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