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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) Western Europe.
B) North America.
C) Sub-Saharan Africa.
D) East Asia.
  • 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 country is often cited as an example of successful late industrialization?
A) South Korea.
B) Italy.
C) United Kingdom.
D) India.
  • 5. What is an essential feature of 'catch-up' growth?
A) Only focusing on agriculture.
B) Total isolation from global markets.
C) Rejection of foreign ideas.
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) Historical materialism.
B) Economic liberalism.
C) Cultural determinism.
D) Structuralism.
  • 8. Which theory focuses on the role of institutions in economic development?
A) Marxian Economics.
B) Classical Economics.
C) New Institutional Economics.
D) Neoclassical Economics.
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