Exam 9: Development and Underdevelopment

In contrast to the progress seen in Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan, which area of the world has been deteriorating for a generation, with over 40 percent of its people living on less than a dollar a day?

In the 1970s, which of the following were seen as challenges to the Keynesian model of economic development?

Review both neoliberal development strategies and Keynesian economic strategies. Then form a synthesis of both to propose your own theory of development.

The International Comparison Project undertook an extensive analysis of price levels in most Asian countries. Which of the following reflects the conclusion of this work?

Offer a critical analysis of Jared Diamond's thesis of historical and geographic influences on development.

Discuss the successes and the drawbacks inherent in China's economic growth. Explain how economic development does not necessarily lead to prosperity for all.

Why was estate agriculture more of an impediment to development than were agrarian structures dominated by small family farms?

A professor presented the following argument: "The reason it took Brazil so long to develop was that the citizens did not have the drive and 'need for achievement' necessary to develop business and industry." Which theoretical approach is this professor drawing arguments from?

Structural adjustment programs (SAPs), sponsored by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, were introduced to assist with economic growth in the global south. What kind of successes have these programs had?

According to Paul Bairoch, which countries were the largest industrial powers in 1830?

After watching a commercial that requested viewers to sponsor a child in Africa, Joshua asserts that the child poverty problem would be solved if the people in Africa would utilize birth control, rather than expecting other countries to pay for raising their families. Which theory of development does Joshua ascribe to?

The government of Country X is fighting a popular rebellion against the president's oppressive policies. The United States is sending military aid to the government because of its economic interests in Country X. According to the text, how could this situation influence development in the country?

From a neoliberal perspective, which of the following would be considered a barrier to a free market?

A big winner in the global neoliberal economy is Mexican Carlos Slim Helu, who, in 2007, was declared to be richer than Bill Gates.

If the world's population were to shrink to 100 people, which of the following proportional statements would reflect the social condition of those 100 people?

Prior to the Industrial Revolution, manufacturing consisted largely of rural and labour-intensive activities. Consequently, what was the global manufacturing situation of that time?

Dependency theorists assume that the economic backwardness of countries in the global south is due to the inability of citizens to adopt the work ethic, mindset, and virtues of the developed North.

Paulo is a political candidate in Argentina. The media has reported that he is highly likely to be elected, solely due to his stance on economic policy. What position has Paulo taken?

A major research study involving 38 percent of the world's population in developing countries concluded that prices in these countries were much higher than expected. What are the implications of these higher costs in those areas?

Dependency theorists and their supporters like to blame developing countries for their lack of progress.