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Economic Backwardness in Historical Perspective - Test
Contributed by: Casey
  • 1. Which country is often cited as a case of late industrialization?
A) United States.
B) Russia.
C) Japan.
D) Germany.
  • 2. In historical terms, which region is often associated with prolonged economic backwardness?
A) Sub-Saharan Africa.
B) North America.
C) East Asia.
D) Western Europe.
  • 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 economic policy is likely to encourage development in backward economies?
A) Maintaining high tariffs on imports.
B) Reducing state involvement in the economy.
C) Investment in education and infrastructure.
D) Encouraging emigration of skilled workers.
  • 5. Which approach argues that backwardness is primarily due to cultural factors?
A) Historical materialism.
B) Economic liberalism.
C) Cultural determinism.
D) Structuralism.
  • 6. Which country is often cited as an example of successful late industrialization?
A) United Kingdom.
B) Italy.
C) South Korea.
D) India.
  • 7. What is an essential feature of 'catch-up' growth?
A) Adoption of existing technologies.
B) Total isolation from global markets.
C) Only focusing on agriculture.
D) Rejection of foreign ideas.
  • 8. Which theory focuses on the role of institutions in economic development?
A) Marxian Economics.
B) Classical Economics.
C) Neoclassical Economics.
D) New Institutional Economics.
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