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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) Sub-Saharan Africa.
B) East Asia.
C) North America.
D) Western Europe.
  • 3. Which historical event marked a significant shift towards industrialization for many European countries?
A) The Cold War.
B) The French Revolution.
C) The Industrial Revolution.
D) World War I.
  • 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) 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) Encouraging emigration of skilled workers.
B) Maintaining high tariffs on imports.
C) Reducing state involvement in the economy.
D) Investment in education and infrastructure.
  • 7. Which approach argues that backwardness is primarily due to cultural factors?
A) Historical materialism.
B) Cultural determinism.
C) Economic liberalism.
D) Structuralism.
  • 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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