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Economic Backwardness in Historical Perspective - Quiz
Contributed by: Casey
  • 1. Which country is often cited as a case of late industrialization?
A) Japan.
B) United States.
C) Germany.
D) Russia.
  • 2. In historical terms, which region is often associated with prolonged economic backwardness?
A) East Asia.
B) North America.
C) Western Europe.
D) Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • 3. Which historical event marked a significant shift towards industrialization for many European countries?
A) The Cold War.
B) The French Revolution.
C) World War I.
D) The Industrial 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) Economic liberalism.
B) Structuralism.
C) Historical materialism.
D) Cultural determinism.
  • 6. Which country is often cited as an example of successful late industrialization?
A) India.
B) South Korea.
C) United Kingdom.
D) Italy.
  • 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) Classical Economics.
B) Marxian Economics.
C) New Institutional Economics.
D) Neoclassical Economics.
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