Economic Backwardness in Historical Perspective

Economic Backwardness in Historical Perspective - Test

1. Which country is often cited as a case of late industrialization?

A) Russia.
B) United States.
C) Germany.
D) Japan.

2. In historical terms, which region is often associated with prolonged economic backwardness?

A) Sub-Saharan Africa.
B) Western Europe.
C) East Asia.
D) North America.

3. Which historical event marked a significant shift towards industrialization for many European countries?

A) The Industrial Revolution.
B) The Cold War.
C) World War I.
D) The French Revolution.

4. Which country is often cited as an example of successful late industrialization?

A) India.
B) Italy.
C) South Korea.
D) United Kingdom.

5. What is an essential feature of 'catch-up' growth?

A) Only focusing on agriculture.
B) Rejection of foreign ideas.
C) Adoption of existing technologies.
D) Total isolation from global markets.

6. Which economic policy is likely to encourage development in backward economies?

A) Investment in education and infrastructure.
B) Maintaining high tariffs on imports.
C) Reducing state involvement in the economy.
D) Encouraging emigration of skilled workers.

7. Which approach argues that backwardness is primarily due to cultural factors?

A) Historical materialism.
B) Structuralism.
C) Cultural determinism.
D) Economic liberalism.

8. Which theory focuses on the role of institutions in economic development?

A) Classical Economics.
B) New Institutional Economics.
C) Neoclassical Economics.
D) Marxian Economics.

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