Economic Backwardness in Historical Perspective

Economic Backwardness in Historical Perspective - Test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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