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Development Theories

Quiz by Antonella Nash-Shaw

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  • Q1
    Which of the following best describes the thesis under the dependency theory?
    Developed countries are dependent on raw materials from developing countries
    Developed countries stall the progress of developing countries by intervening in their internal affairs
    Developed countries undermine the industrial progress of developing countries to enhance their own industrial growth
    Develop countries use their wealth, power and influence to undermine the development of developing countries
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following set contains ONLY economic indicators of development?
    healthcare, employment level,population growth
    Gross Domestic Product, Industrialization, foreign debt
    urbanization, gross national product, technology
    foreign debt,life expectancy, education
    30s
  • Q3
    The level of income received by people within a country indicates development because
    it reflects purchasing power of money
    It reflects the standardf of living of people
    it indicates the investment potential of the country
    it shows consumption of limited resources
    30s
  • Q4
    All of the following may increase the dependency of small Caribbean states EXCEPT
    An increase in the number of multinational corporations within states
    Greater equity between genders in the workplace
    the importation of foreign food,technology and machineries
    the decline of established cultural norms, values and beliefs
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is a problem associated with the modernization theory?
    It believes that traditional societies are unable to develop
    It ignores the importance of industrialization for development
    It ignores difficulties faced by traditional societies to develop
    It assumes capitalism is always beneficial
    30s
  • Q6
    Lack of equity can undermine the development of society because
    it hampers the growth of new industries
    it reduces the standards of living
    it promotes tension and conflict between social groups
    it disempowers women
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is identified by modernization theorists as the main reason undeveloped countries are unable to develop?
    They are highly dependent on agricultural economies
    They do little to reduce their dependence on foreign products
    They adhere to poor cultures, institutions and values
    They refuse to seek assistance from developed nations
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following best describes a society that falls within stage 1 of the Rostows model of development?
    It is meritocratic and achieve oriented nature
    It has no agricultural system
    It has little wealth and raw materials
    It lacks manufacturing industries
    30s
  • Q9
    All of the following are problems associated with Rostow's stages of development EXCEPT
    It ignores the significance of investment for development
    It is sometimes difficult to determine which stage a society is in
    It is more acceptable to western cultures and institutions
    It offers limited information about the pre-conditions for development
    30s
  • Q10
    When a country has not reached its age of 'mass consumption' and is showing little signs of progress it is said to be
    industrialized
    developing
    underdeveloped
    impoverished
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following best describes a periphery country?
    A country that has a poorly trained workforce
    A country that has very little economic potential
    A country that depends on the exportation of cash crops
    A country that rejects industrialization
    30s
  • Q12
    All of the following are non-economic indicators of development EXCEPT
    Income
    life expectancy
    urbanization
    health care
    30s
  • Q13
    Development inevitably entails an increase in urbanization because
    cities become safer and more convenient to live
    resources in rural areas are depleted overtime
    greater potential for economic growth lies in the cities
    greater standards of living encourage people to live in cities
    30s
  • Q14
    The term underdeveloped implies that
    a country is showing signs of self sufficiency
    a countries economic progress is being blocked
    a country is on the path of development
    a country has very little potential for development
    30s

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