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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) Japan.
B) United States.
C) Russia.
D) Germany.
  • 2. In historical terms, which region is often associated with prolonged economic backwardness?
A) East Asia.
B) Western Europe.
C) Sub-Saharan Africa.
D) North America.
  • 3. Which historical event marked a significant shift towards industrialization for many European countries?
A) The French Revolution.
B) The Industrial Revolution.
C) The Cold War.
D) World War I.
  • 4. Which country is often cited as an example of successful late industrialization?
A) United Kingdom.
B) Italy.
C) India.
D) South Korea.
  • 5. What is an essential feature of 'catch-up' growth?
A) Only focusing on agriculture.
B) Rejection of foreign ideas.
C) Total isolation from global markets.
D) Adoption of existing technologies.
  • 6. 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.
  • 7. Which approach argues that backwardness is primarily due to cultural factors?
A) Cultural determinism.
B) Historical materialism.
C) Economic liberalism.
D) Structuralism.
  • 8. Which theory focuses on the role of institutions in economic development?
A) Marxian Economics.
B) Neoclassical Economics.
C) New Institutional Economics.
D) Classical Economics.
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