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