Question 1

Dependent development refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the United Nations' aid to struggling countries, such as those in Africa. 
B) economic transformation under imperialism, created to serve the imperial power. 
C) aid provided to support families in less-developed countries. 
D) small business support, such as microcredit. 
E) a reliance on Internet technology to promote education. 
A) the United Nations' aid to struggling countries, such as those in Africa. 
B) economic transformation under imperialism, created to serve the imperial power. 
C) aid provided to support families in less-developed countries. 
D) small business support, such as microcredit. 
E) a reliance on Internet technology to promote education. B

Question 2

Why have less-developed countries had such difficulty in building effective states? Why have newly industrializing countries been more successful in this regard?

Accepted Answer

Less-developed countries have had difficulty in building effective states for a variety of reasons. One major factor is the legacy of colonialism, which often left these countries with weak institutions and a lack of capacity for governance. Additionally, many of these countries have experienced ongoing conflict and instability, which has further hindered their ability to establish effective state structures. Economic challenges, such as high levels of poverty and inequality, have also made it difficult for these countries to invest in the necessary infrastructure and institutions for effective governance.

On the other hand, newly industrializing countries have been more successful in building effective states due to a combination of factors. These countries have often experienced rapid economic growth and development, which has provided them with the resources and capacity to invest in state-building efforts. Additionally, many of these countries have been able to learn from the experiences of more developed nations and have received support and guidance from international organizations and donor countries. As a result, they have been able to establish more robust and effective state institutions, which has contributed to their overall success in governance and development.

Question 3

Are all of the problems of less-developed countries the result of imperialism, either indirectly or directly? What other factors should be considered?

Accepted Answer

While imperialism has certainly had a significant impact on the problems faced by less-developed countries, it would be overly simplistic to attribute all of their issues solely to imperialism. Other factors that should be considered include internal political and economic instability, corruption, lack of infrastructure, limited access to education and healthcare, environmental degradation, and global economic inequalities. Additionally, ongoing conflicts and wars, natural disasters, and the legacy of colonialism all play a role in shaping the challenges faced by less-developed countries. It is important to take a comprehensive and nuanced approach to understanding and addressing the complex issues that these countries face, rather than attributing everything to imperialism alone.

Question 4

Asian countries are often cited for their utilization of what is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) the economic curve. 
B) the product life cycle. 
C) technological descent. 
D) product peripheralism. 
E) the industrial curve. 
A) the economic curve. 
B) the product life cycle. 
C) technological descent. 
D) product peripheralism. 
E) the industrial curve.

Question 5

One element often central to imperialism as a means to consolidate power is:

Accepted Answer

A) colonialism. 
B) devolution. 
C) democracy. 
D) autonomy. 
E) federalism. 
A) colonialism. 
B) devolution. 
C) democracy. 
D) autonomy. 
E) federalism.

Question 6

One notable aspect of informal economies is the role played by:

Accepted Answer

A) high technology. 
B) the elderly. 
C) women. 
D) religious leaders. 
E) elected officials. 
A) high technology. 
B) the elderly. 
C) women. 
D) religious leaders. 
E) elected officials.

Question 7

Which of the following gave Europe the ability to expand its imperial power?

Accepted Answer

A) The moral values of Christianity. 
B) The fact that the rest of the world lacked institutions. 
C) Its superior military power linked to economic objectives. 
D) The fact that Europe was the first to develop advanced seafaring. 
E) The transatlantic telegraph network. 
A) The moral values of Christianity. 
B) The fact that the rest of the world lacked institutions. 
C) Its superior military power linked to economic objectives. 
D) The fact that Europe was the first to develop advanced seafaring. 
E) The transatlantic telegraph network.

Question 8

The untaxed and unregulated sector of the economy is known as the _________ economy.

Accepted Answer

A) informal 
B) unrestricted 
C) subordinate 
D) private 
E) blue 
A) informal 
B) unrestricted 
C) subordinate 
D) private 
E) blue

Question 9

Less-developed and newly industrializing countries have been traditionally grouped together as the:

Accepted Answer

A) third world. 
B) third estate. 
C) second tier. 
D) second class. 
E) first world. 
A) third world. 
B) third estate. 
C) second tier. 
D) second class. 
E) first world.

Question 10

Many countries in Latin America opted for a form of economic development after World War II known as:

Accepted Answer

A) import substitution. 
B) export-oriented industrialization. 
C) debt-based agriculturalism. 
D) centralized developmentalism. 
E) modern world development. 
A) import substitution. 
B) export-oriented industrialization. 
C) debt-based agriculturalism. 
D) centralized developmentalism. 
E) modern world development.

Question 11

The concept of a "hothouse economy" is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) import substitution. 
B) export-oriented industrialization. 
C) liberalization. 
D) foreign direct investment. 
E) communism. 
A) import substitution. 
B) export-oriented industrialization. 
C) liberalization. 
D) foreign direct investment. 
E) communism.

Question 12

In developing and less-developed countries, ethnicity and nationalism:

Accepted Answer

A) were originally strong in less-developed parts but suppressed by imperialism. 
B) were concepts first introduced to these countries through the Middle East centuries ago. 
C) were concepts first introduced to these countries as a result of imperialism. 
D) are much stronger in Asia than in Latin America. 
E) have largely disappeared in the last decade. 
A) were originally strong in less-developed parts but suppressed by imperialism. 
B) were concepts first introduced to these countries through the Middle East centuries ago. 
C) were concepts first introduced to these countries as a result of imperialism. 
D) are much stronger in Asia than in Latin America. 
E) have largely disappeared in the last decade.

Question 13

One proposed solution to the problem of weak states is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) imported capacity. 
B) shared sovereignty. 
C) joint capacity. 
D) state subsidy. 
E) global federalism. 
A) imported capacity. 
B) shared sovereignty. 
C) joint capacity. 
D) state subsidy. 
E) global federalism.

Question 14

Some observers of less-developed countries use the term _________ for the current economic relationship between themselves and advanced democracies.

Accepted Answer

A) "quasisocialism" 
B) "neocolonialism" 
C) "pseudocapitalism" 
D) "protoliberalism" 
E) "ultraliberalism" 
A) "quasisocialism" 
B) "neocolonialism" 
C) "pseudocapitalism" 
D) "protoliberalism" 
E) "ultraliberalism"

Question 15

A system wherein a state extends its power in order to directly control territory beyond its borders is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) imperialism. 
B) hegemony. 
C) unilateralism 
D) multipolarity. 
E) bipolarity. 
A) imperialism. 
B) hegemony. 
C) unilateralism 
D) multipolarity. 
E) bipolarity.

Question 16

One recent innovation to help alleviate poverty in poorer countries is the use of what is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) macrofinance. 
B) microcredit. 
C) mesofunding. 
D) structural loans. 
E) flexible funding. 
A) macrofinance. 
B) microcredit. 
C) mesofunding. 
D) structural loans. 
E) flexible funding.

Question 17

Which is the better place to begin improving less-developed countries-focusing on infrastructure and living standards or focusing on good governance?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is the better place to begin...

Question 18

One of the problems with external attempts to reform less-developed states has been:

Accepted Answer

A) the requirement to disband their armed forces. 
B) a failure to think about the role of political institutions. 
C) an overemphasis on cultural differences. 
D) the use of loans with high interest rates. 
E) soil erosion. 
A) the requirement to disband their armed forces. 
B) a failure to think about the role of political institutions. 
C) an overemphasis on cultural differences. 
D) the use of loans with high interest rates. 
E) soil erosion.

Question 19

Earlier policies to reduce state power in less-developed countries are often referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A) Washington Consensus. 
B) Multilateral Accord. 
C) North-South Reform Plan. 
D) Millennium Action Accord. 
E) United Nations Economic Compact. 
A) Washington Consensus. 
B) Multilateral Accord. 
C) North-South Reform Plan. 
D) Millennium Action Accord. 
E) United Nations Economic Compact.

Question 20

What responsibility does the rest of the world have in solving the domestic problems of the less-industrialized countries? Is this just imperialism in another guise?

Accepted Answer

The responsibility of the rest of the wo

Dependent development refers to:

Why have less-developed countries had such difficulty in building effective states? Why have newly industrializing countries been more successful in this regard?

Are all of the problems of less-developed countries the result of imperialism, either indirectly or directly? What other factors should be considered?

Asian countries are often cited for their utilization of what is known as:

One element often central to imperialism as a means to consolidate power is:

One notable aspect of informal economies is the role played by:

Which of the following gave Europe the ability to expand its imperial power?

The untaxed and unregulated sector of the economy is known as the _________ economy.

Less-developed and newly industrializing countries have been traditionally grouped together as the:

Many countries in Latin America opted for a form of economic development after World War II known as:

The concept of a "hothouse economy" is associated with:

In developing and less-developed countries, ethnicity and nationalism:

One proposed solution to the problem of weak states is known as:

Some observers of less-developed countries use the term _________ for the current economic relationship between themselves and advanced democracies.

A system wherein a state extends its power in order to directly control territory beyond its borders is known as:

One recent innovation to help alleviate poverty in poorer countries is the use of what is known as:

Which is the better place to begin improving less-developed countries-focusing on infrastructure and living standards or focusing on good governance?

One of the problems with external attempts to reform less-developed states has been:

Earlier policies to reduce state power in less-developed countries are often referred to as the:

What responsibility does the rest of the world have in solving the domestic problems of the less-industrialized countries? Is this just imperialism in another guise?

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Exam 10: Less-Developed and Newly Industrializing Countries

Dependent development refers to:

Why have less-developed countries had such difficulty in building effective states? Why have newly industrializing countries been more successful in this regard?

Are all of the problems of less-developed countries the result of imperialism, either indirectly or directly? What other factors should be considered?

Asian countries are often cited for their utilization of what is known as:

One element often central to imperialism as a means to consolidate power is:

One notable aspect of informal economies is the role played by:

Which of the following gave Europe the ability to expand its imperial power?

The untaxed and unregulated sector of the economy is known as the _________ economy.

Less-developed and newly industrializing countries have been traditionally grouped together as the:

Many countries in Latin America opted for a form of economic development after World War II known as:

The concept of a "hothouse economy" is associated with:

In developing and less-developed countries, ethnicity and nationalism:

One proposed solution to the problem of weak states is known as:

Some observers of less-developed countries use the term _________ for the current economic relationship between themselves and advanced democracies.

A system wherein a state extends its power in order to directly control territory beyond its borders is known as:

One recent innovation to help alleviate poverty in poorer countries is the use of what is known as:

Which is the better place to begin improving less-developed countries-focusing on infrastructure and living standards or focusing on good governance?

One of the problems with external attempts to reform less-developed states has been:

Earlier policies to reduce state power in less-developed countries are often referred to as the:

What responsibility does the rest of the world have in solving the domestic problems of the less-industrialized countries? Is this just imperialism in another guise?

Introduction

States

Nations and Society

Political Economy

Democratic Regimes

Nondemocratic Regimes

Political Violence

Advanced Democracies

Communism and Postcommunism

Globalization and the Future of Comparative Politics

Filters