Economic Backwardness in Historical Perspective

Economic Backwardness in Historical Perspective - Test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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