Question 1

According to the revised dependency theory, how can dependent countries become more independent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exporting more goods 
B)  State-promoted industrialization 
C)  Increasing imports 
D)  Adopting utility 
A)  Exporting more goods 
B)  State-promoted industrialization 
C)  Increasing imports 
D)  Adopting utility B

Question 2

Name three measures of development that could decline even as economic indicators improve.

Accepted Answer

Three measures of development that could decline even as economic indicators improve are:

1. Income Inequality: As an economy grows, the overall wealth of a country might increase, but this does not necessarily mean that the wealth is distributed evenly among the population. Economic indicators such as GDP can rise while the gap between the rich and the poor widens. This can lead to a decline in social cohesion and an increase in relative poverty, even though the country appears to be more prosperous on paper.

2. Environmental Quality: Economic growth often comes at the expense of the environment. As industries expand and consumption increases, the natural resources may be depleted, and pollution can escalate. This can lead to a decline in air and water quality, loss of biodiversity, and other environmental issues that negatively impact the quality of life and long-term sustainability, despite positive economic indicators.

3. Social Welfare: Economic indicators such as GDP or stock market performance do not capture the nuances of social welfare, which includes factors like healthcare, education, and public safety. As an economy grows, if the benefits of that growth are not invested back into social infrastructure, there can be a decline in the overall well-being of the population. For example, if healthcare becomes more privatized and expensive as a result of economic growth, access to quality healthcare may decline for a significant portion of the population.

These measures highlight the importance of looking beyond traditional economic indicators to get a full picture of a country's development and the well-being of its citizens.

Question 3

Which of the following is true about religious differences explaining development differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  The degree of religion may matter more than the type of religion. 
B)  Eastern religions caused less development than Western religions. 
C)  Lack of access to resources means fewer places of worship can be built. 
D)  Limited economic opportunities cause fewer people to become ministers. 
A)  The degree of religion may matter more than the type of religion. 
B)  Eastern religions caused less development than Western religions. 
C)  Lack of access to resources means fewer places of worship can be built. 
D)  Limited economic opportunities cause fewer people to become ministers. A

Question 4

Other than religion, what types of cultural factors can shape development?

Accepted Answer

Other than religion, various cultural fa

Question 5

Why are North and South Korea good candidates for the Most-Similar-Systems Design comparison?

Accepted Answer

North and South Korea are good candidate

Question 6

Which of the following is considered a geographical advantage for development, according to Jared Diamond?

Accepted Answer

A)  Access to horses 
B)  Access to zebras 
C)  High temperatures 
D)  Temperature control mechanisms 
A)  Access to horses 
B)  Access to zebras 
C)  High temperatures 
D)  Temperature control mechanisms

Question 7

Which of the following scholars argues that religious differences amount for a good deal of the difference in development outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jared Diamond 
B)  Neil Armstrong 
C)  Mancur Olson 
D)  Max Weber 
A)  Jared Diamond 
B)  Neil Armstrong 
C)  Mancur Olson 
D)  Max Weber

Question 8

Describe three ways development can be measured (other than economic indicators), and list merits and flaws of each tool.

Accepted Answer

1. Human Development Index (HDI)
Merits:

Question 9

The argument that property rights influence development might be considered which of the following type of theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Geographic determinism 
B)  New institutionalism 
C)  Reductionism 
D)  Statism 
A)  Geographic determinism 
B)  New institutionalism 
C)  Reductionism 
D)  Statism

Question 10

Some theories of development are based on historical and geographic factors that are well established and are virtually impossible to change. What are the policy implications of such theories for low-income countries, and what might proponents of such theories propose to help promote development in those countries?

Accepted Answer

The policy implications of theories of d

Question 11

Life expectancy, infant mortality, literacy, and HDI rank are all useful tools to measure:

Accepted Answer

A)  Human capital 
B)  Human nature 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Human capital 
B)  Human nature 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

How do some argue that development can happen without modernization?

Accepted Answer

Some argue that development can happen w

Question 13

Which of the following is false about South Africa under apartheid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Major inequalities in the economy existed 
B)  Blacks had severely restricted political rights 
C)  Education systems for blacks were inferior 
D)  South Africa had lower average social indicators than most other African countries 
A)  Major inequalities in the economy existed 
B)  Blacks had severely restricted political rights 
C)  Education systems for blacks were inferior 
D)  South Africa had lower average social indicators than most other African countries

Question 14

Sustainable Development refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  If economic development brings a large degree of commercialization, some people will prefer self-determination to modernization. 
B)  Indigenous peoples prefer to retain and protect their own languages and traditions, avoiding Westernization. 
C)  Informal institutions such as social norms, that structure relationships between society and government. 
D)  Development that conserves resources effectively to respect the needs of future generations so that society remains viable over the long run. 
A)  If economic development brings a large degree of commercialization, some people will prefer self-determination to modernization. 
B)  Indigenous peoples prefer to retain and protect their own languages and traditions, avoiding Westernization. 
C)  Informal institutions such as social norms, that structure relationships between society and government. 
D)  Development that conserves resources effectively to respect the needs of future generations so that society remains viable over the long run.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a core country under "The Modern World System" theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nigeria 
B)  Indonesia 
C)  United States 
D)  Mexico 
A)  Nigeria 
B)  Indonesia 
C)  United States 
D)  Mexico

Question 16

A country develops by providing large stimulus packages to the economy. The country continues to do so because the economy has become dependent on it. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Historical institutionalism 
B)  Civil society 
C)  Utility 
D)  Absolute poverty 
A)  Historical institutionalism 
B)  Civil society 
C)  Utility 
D)  Absolute poverty

Question 17

The World Bank is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  A cultural element 
B)  A financial organization 
C)  A geographic feature 
D)  Class interests 
A)  A cultural element 
B)  A financial organization 
C)  A geographic feature 
D)  Class interests

Question 18

Identify four major theories of what causes development and identify one scholar associated with each.

Accepted Answer

1. Psychoanalytic theory - Sig

Question 19

Which of the following is not often thought of as a key aspect of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic growth 
B)  Civility 
C)  Reduced poverty 
D)  Sustainability 
A)  Economic growth 
B)  Civility 
C)  Reduced poverty 
D)  Sustainability

Question 20

Which theory or theories of development are best suited to explaining variations in the relative development performance of Western Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa over many centuries? Which theory or theories of development are best suited to explaining variations between successful and unsuccessful African economies in the half-century since independence? Do you find the same theories compelling for these two different comparisons, or are different theories compelling for these two cases? Explain why you use the same theory or different theories to address these two comparisons.

Accepted Answer

The theory of modernization and dependen

According to the revised dependency theory, how can dependent countries become more independent?

Name three measures of development that could decline even as economic indicators improve.

Which of the following is true about religious differences explaining development differences?

Other than religion, what types of cultural factors can shape development?

Why are North and South Korea good candidates for the Most-Similar-Systems Design comparison?

Which of the following is considered a geographical advantage for development, according to Jared Diamond?

Which of the following scholars argues that religious differences amount for a good deal of the difference in development outcomes?

Describe three ways development can be measured (other than economic indicators), and list merits and flaws of each tool.

The argument that property rights influence development might be considered which of the following type of theory?

Life expectancy, infant mortality, literacy, and HDI rank are all useful tools to measure:

How do some argue that development can happen without modernization?

Which of the following is false about South Africa under apartheid?

Sustainable Development refers to:

Which of the following is an example of a core country under "The Modern World System" theory?

A country develops by providing large stimulus packages to the economy. The country continues to do so because the economy has become dependent on it. This is an example of:

The World Bank is an example of:

Identify four major theories of what causes development and identify one scholar associated with each.

Which of the following is not often thought of as a key aspect of development?

The Comparative Approach: an Introduction

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Political Economy

Democracy and Democratization

Authoritarian Regimes and Democratic Breakdown

Constitutions and Constitutional Design

Legislatures and Legislative Elections

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Nationalism and National Identity

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Exam 5: Development

According to the revised dependency theory, how can dependent countries become more independent?

Name three measures of development that could decline even as economic indicators improve.

Which of the following is true about religious differences explaining development differences?

Other than religion, what types of cultural factors can shape development?

Why are North and South Korea good candidates for the Most-Similar-Systems Design comparison?

Which of the following is considered a geographical advantage for development, according to Jared Diamond?

Which of the following scholars argues that religious differences amount for a good deal of the difference in development outcomes?

Describe three ways development can be measured (other than economic indicators), and list merits and flaws of each tool.

The argument that property rights influence development might be considered which of the following type of theory?

Life expectancy, infant mortality, literacy, and HDI rank are all useful tools to measure:

How do some argue that development can happen without modernization?

Which of the following is false about South Africa under apartheid?

Sustainable Development refers to:

Which of the following is an example of a core country under "The Modern World System" theory?

A country develops by providing large stimulus packages to the economy. The country continues to do so because the economy has become dependent on it. This is an example of:

The World Bank is an example of:

Identify four major theories of what causes development and identify one scholar associated with each.

Which of the following is not often thought of as a key aspect of development?

The Comparative Approach: an Introduction

Theories, Hypotheses, and Evidence

The Modern State

Political Economy

Democracy and Democratization

Authoritarian Regimes and Democratic Breakdown

Constitutions and Constitutional Design

Legislatures and Legislative Elections

Executives

Political Parties, Party Systems, and Interest Groups

Revolutions and Contention

Nationalism and National Identity

Race, Ethnicity, and Gender

Ideology and Religion in Modern Politics

Comparative Politics and International Relations

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