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Economic Backwardness in Historical Perspective
Contributed by: Casey
  • 1. Which country is often cited as a case of late industrialization?
A) Germany.
B) Japan.
C) Russia.
D) United States.
  • 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 French Revolution.
B) The Industrial Revolution.
C) World War I.
D) The Cold War.
  • 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) Rejection of foreign ideas.
B) Only focusing on agriculture.
C) Adoption of existing technologies.
D) Total isolation from global markets.
  • 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) Structuralism.
D) Economic liberalism.
  • 8. Which theory focuses on the role of institutions in economic development?
A) Neoclassical Economics.
B) Marxian Economics.
C) New Institutional Economics.
D) Classical Economics.
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