Question 1

Countries tend to be classified as more or less developed based on

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A) the literacy rate. 
B) the poverty rate. 
C) the level of income per capita. 
D) the types of goods they produce. 
A) the literacy rate. 
B) the poverty rate. 
C) the level of income per capita. 
D) the types of goods they produce. C

Question 2

Which of the following demonstrates international interdependence?

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A) the oil shocks 
B) the debt crisis 
C) global warming 
D) all of the above. 
A) the oil shocks 
B) the debt crisis 
C) global warming 
D) all of the above. D

Question 3

In defining development to include more than just the growth of per capita income,there is an implicit assumption that the growth of per capita income alone is not sufficient to guarantee the reduction of poverty and the growth of self-esteem.Is it possible that there could be growth ofper capita income without the achievement of these other objectives?

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Per capita income can show growth even when that growth does not touch vast portions
of the population.This point is clearly made in Chapter 5.The growth may be centered in one area or sector of the economy for example.Also,most developed countries have,at some time in their histories,introduced policies emphasizing equality.

Question 4

In reviewing discussions of life in developing countries,what is it about lifestyles in the low-income countries compared with lifestyles in the high-income countries that most strikes you? Why?

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This is an open-ende

Question 5

What are the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)and how did they come about? What do you consider to be the most important of these and why?

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The answer should stress that the goals

Question 6

What do you think are the most serious obstacles to further progress in the developing world?

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The main point here is to ensu

Question 7

In what way is development economics greater in scope than traditional economics?

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Development economics must encompass the

Question 8

The core values of development include

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A) increasing income per person. 
B) reducing the inequality of income. 
C) the ability to meet basic needs. 
D) all of the above. 
A) increasing income per person. 
B) reducing the inequality of income. 
C) the ability to meet basic needs. 
D) all of the above.

Question 9

Do you think it is in the material interests of high-income countries to help low-income countries improve their economic performance? Why or why not?

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Answers might touch on increasing the ma

Question 10

A subsistence economy is

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A) a very low income economy. 
B) an economy in which people make what they consume. 
C) an economy in which people receive food for pay. 
D) all of the above. 
A) a very low income economy. 
B) an economy in which people make what they consume. 
C) an economy in which people receive food for pay. 
D) all of the above.

Question 11

What are the most important characteristics that have shaped Brazil's economic and social progress during the last three decades?

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Discussion should include the large degr

Question 12

How is happiness related to development?

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Answers should make reference to the cor

Question 13

It has been said that "underdevelopment is a state of mind." Comment.

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You may look for a discussion

Question 14

Development economics is the study of the

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A) alleviation of absolute poverty. 
B) transformation of institutions. 
C) allocation of resources in developing countries. 
D) all of the above. 
A) alleviation of absolute poverty. 
B) transformation of institutions. 
C) allocation of resources in developing countries. 
D) all of the above.

Question 15

Development economics must have a scope wider than traditional economics because

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A) values and attitudes play little role in the pace of development. 
B) people in developing societies do less utility-maximizing. 
C) transformation of social institutions is necessary for development. 
D) all of the above. 
A) values and attitudes play little role in the pace of development. 
B) people in developing societies do less utility-maximizing. 
C) transformation of social institutions is necessary for development. 
D) all of the above.

Question 16

Provide a definition of development economics.Justify your choice carefully.

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See the section in Chapter 1 entitled,"T

Question 17

A good definition of the meaning of development is the

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A) elimination of absolute poverty. 
B) improvement in the quality of life. 
C) fulfillment of the potential of individuals. 
D) all of the above. 
A) elimination of absolute poverty. 
B) improvement in the quality of life. 
C) fulfillment of the potential of individuals. 
D) all of the above.

Question 18

The Millennium Development Goals include

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A) eliminating the proportion of people living on less than $1 per day. 
B) universal primary education. 
C) increasing exports by one half. 
D) all of the above. 
A) eliminating the proportion of people living on less than $1 per day. 
B) universal primary education. 
C) increasing exports by one half. 
D) all of the above.

Question 19

Why are women often referred to as playing a central role in economic development?

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An answer should include how women can i

Question 20

Which of the following is not an important objective of development?

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A) increases in per capita income 
B) the expansion of available choices 
C) increases in individual and national self-esteem 
D) all of the above are important objectives of development 
A) increases in per capita income 
B) the expansion of available choices 
C) increases in individual and national self-esteem 
D) all of the above are important objectives of development

Countries tend to be classified as more or less developed based on

Which of the following demonstrates international interdependence?

In reviewing discussions of life in developing countries,what is it about lifestyles in the low-income countries compared with lifestyles in the high-income countries that most strikes you? Why?

What are the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)and how did they come about? What do you consider to be the most important of these and why?

What do you think are the most serious obstacles to further progress in the developing world?

In what way is development economics greater in scope than traditional economics?

The core values of development include

Do you think it is in the material interests of high-income countries to help low-income countries improve their economic performance? Why or why not?

A subsistence economy is

What are the most important characteristics that have shaped Brazil's economic and social progress during the last three decades?

How is happiness related to development?

It has been said that "underdevelopment is a state of mind." Comment.

Development economics is the study of the

Development economics must have a scope wider than traditional economics because

Provide a definition of development economics.Justify your choice carefully.

A good definition of the meaning of development is the

The Millennium Development Goals include

Why are women often referred to as playing a central role in economic development?

Which of the following is not an important objective of development?

Comparative Economic Development

Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development

Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment

Poverty,inequality,and Development

Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes,consequences,and Controversies

Urbanization and Rural-Urban Migration: Theory and Policy

Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development

Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development

The Environment and Development

Development Policymaking and the Roles of Market,state,and Civil Society

International Trade Theory and Development Strategy

Balance of Payments,debt,financial Crises,and Stabilization Policies

Foreign Finance,investment,aid,and Conflict: Controversies and Opportunities

Finance and Fiscal Policy for Development

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Exam 1: Introducing Economic Development: a Global Perspective

Countries tend to be classified as more or less developed based on

Which of the following demonstrates international interdependence?

In reviewing discussions of life in developing countries,what is it about lifestyles in the low-income countries compared with lifestyles in the high-income countries that most strikes you? Why?

What are the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)and how did they come about? What do you consider to be the most important of these and why?

What do you think are the most serious obstacles to further progress in the developing world?

In what way is development economics greater in scope than traditional economics?

The core values of development include

Do you think it is in the material interests of high-income countries to help low-income countries improve their economic performance? Why or why not?

A subsistence economy is

What are the most important characteristics that have shaped Brazil's economic and social progress during the last three decades?

How is happiness related to development?

It has been said that "underdevelopment is a state of mind." Comment.

Development economics is the study of the

Development economics must have a scope wider than traditional economics because

Provide a definition of development economics.Justify your choice carefully.

A good definition of the meaning of development is the

The Millennium Development Goals include

Why are women often referred to as playing a central role in economic development?

Which of the following is not an important objective of development?

Comparative Economic Development

Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development

Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment

Poverty,inequality,and Development

Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes,consequences,and Controversies

Urbanization and Rural-Urban Migration: Theory and Policy

Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development

Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development

The Environment and Development

Development Policymaking and the Roles of Market,state,and Civil Society

International Trade Theory and Development Strategy

Balance of Payments,debt,financial Crises,and Stabilization Policies

Foreign Finance,investment,aid,and Conflict: Controversies and Opportunities

Finance and Fiscal Policy for Development

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