Question 1

In the 1970s,most of the global South prospered in regard to economic development,but in the 1980s,most of that region suffered a decrease in per capita __________.

Accepted Answer

A) distribution 
B) education 
C) GDP 
D) natural resources 
A) distribution 
B) education 
C) GDP 
D) natural resources

Question 2

What are some key purposes of development assistance?

Accepted Answer

A) capitalist,humanitarian,and egalitarian 
B) egalitarian,political,and environmental 
C) capitalist,humanitarian,and the creation of future economic advantage for the receiver 
D) political,humanitarian,and the creation of future economic advantage for the giver 
A) capitalist,humanitarian,and egalitarian 
B) egalitarian,political,and environmental 
C) capitalist,humanitarian,and the creation of future economic advantage for the receiver 
D) political,humanitarian,and the creation of future economic advantage for the giver

Question 3

Why does corruption have more of an effect on countries in the global South than on industrialized countries?

Accepted Answer

A) There is more surplus to keep economic growth going. 
B) Multinational corporations invest more money in the global South than in industrialized countries. 
C) Dependence on exporting a few products presents a greater opportunity for corruption than in a more diversified economy. 
D) Too much money is needed to fund military action against rebel groups. 
A) There is more surplus to keep economic growth going. 
B) Multinational corporations invest more money in the global South than in industrialized countries. 
C) Dependence on exporting a few products presents a greater opportunity for corruption than in a more diversified economy. 
D) Too much money is needed to fund military action against rebel groups.

Question 4

What country has by far been the most successful in utilizing foreign direct investment?

Accepted Answer

A) India 
B) China 
C) South Korea 
D) Japan 
A) India 
B) China 
C) South Korea 
D) Japan

Question 5

In China,Mao Zedong implemented an economic policy in which the state controlled all economic activity.This type of economic policy is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) laissez faire 
B) capitalism 
C) central planning 
D) mercantilism 
A) laissez faire 
B) capitalism 
C) central planning 
D) mercantilism

Question 6

__________ is not normally included in development assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) Military aid 
B) Food aid 
C) Loan money 
D) Grant money 
A) Military aid 
B) Food aid 
C) Loan money 
D) Grant money

Question 7

A default is an example of a drastic action,economically speaking,because it __________.

Accepted Answer

A) bolsters lenders' confidence,but results in cutoff of future loans 
B) obliterates lenders' confidence,but results in future loans 
C) obliterates lenders' confidence and results in cutoff of future loans 
D) bolsters lenders' confidence and results in future loans 
A) bolsters lenders' confidence,but results in cutoff of future loans 
B) obliterates lenders' confidence,but results in future loans 
C) obliterates lenders' confidence and results in cutoff of future loans 
D) bolsters lenders' confidence and results in future loans

Question 8

Attempts to promote South-South trade have been primarily __________.

Accepted Answer

A) impractical 
B) effective 
C) conducted among Middle Eastern countries 
D) conducted among newly democratized countries 
A) impractical 
B) effective 
C) conducted among Middle Eastern countries 
D) conducted among newly democratized countries

Question 9

How does import substitution compare with export-led growth?

Accepted Answer

A) Import substitution is effective in later phases of economic development,whereas export-led growth is effective in all phases of economic development. 
B) Import substitution works best when the local industry is a service industry,whereas export-led growth works best when the exports are raw materials. 
C) Import substitution has proven effective where it has been used,whereas export-led growth has had limited success. 
D) Import substitution seeks to develop local industries to produce items that the country had been importing,whereas export-led growth seeks to develop local industries that can compete in specific niches in the world economy. 
A) Import substitution is effective in later phases of economic development,whereas export-led growth is effective in all phases of economic development. 
B) Import substitution works best when the local industry is a service industry,whereas export-led growth works best when the exports are raw materials. 
C) Import substitution has proven effective where it has been used,whereas export-led growth has had limited success. 
D) Import substitution seeks to develop local industries to produce items that the country had been importing,whereas export-led growth seeks to develop local industries that can compete in specific niches in the world economy.

Question 10

The newly industrializing country that has developed competitive steel and automobile industries is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Taiwan 
B) Malaysia 
C) Singapore 
D) South Korea 
A) Taiwan 
B) Malaysia 
C) Singapore 
D) South Korea

Question 11

The exodus of medical professionals from Africa to Europe is an example of brain drain as it has the potential to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) spur economic development in Africa 
B) impede economic development in Africa 
C) impede economic development in Europe 
D) spur economic growth for those medical professionals 
A) spur economic development in Africa 
B) impede economic development in Africa 
C) impede economic development in Europe 
D) spur economic growth for those medical professionals

Question 12

The Asian newly industrialized countries have proven that it is nearly impossible to rise out of poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following newly industrialized countries are more city-states than nation-states?

Accepted Answer

A) Taiwan and Hong Kong 
B) Hong Kong and Singapore 
C) Singapore and Malaysia 
D) Malaysia and Taiwan 
A) Taiwan and Hong Kong 
B) Hong Kong and Singapore 
C) Singapore and Malaysia 
D) Malaysia and Taiwan

Question 14

States from Western Europe,North America,and East Asia have joined together to form the __________,from which more than 90 percent of government assistance flows.

Accepted Answer

A) UN Development Program 
B) Paris Club 
C) Peace Corps 
D) Development Assistance Committee 
A) UN Development Program 
B) Paris Club 
C) Peace Corps 
D) Development Assistance Committee

Question 15

What impact has China's economic success had on its perspective on international relations?

Accepted Answer

A) boosted China's foreign aid to Russia 
B) opened it to accepting preferential loans 
C) gave it a more regional perspective 
D) gave it a more global perspective 
A) boosted China's foreign aid to Russia 
B) opened it to accepting preferential loans 
C) gave it a more regional perspective 
D) gave it a more global perspective

Question 16

What is the model of development assistance by which short-term relief (food,water,and shelter)is provided to victims of natural disasters or war?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxfam 
B) handout 
C) disaster relief 
D) private agency 
A) Oxfam 
B) handout 
C) disaster relief 
D) private agency

Question 17

An important part in the economic development plans of the more impoverished states of the South is local assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A major obstacle to development throughout the global South is corporate disinterest in developing economies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is a favorite starter industry for developing economies?

Accepted Answer

A) electronics 
B) textiles 
C) telecommunications 
D) agriculture 
A) electronics 
B) textiles 
C) telecommunications 
D) agriculture

Question 20

How did South Korea's prosperous economy compare with that of Taiwan?

Accepted Answer

A) South Korea focused on electronics and computer industries,while Taiwan focused on iron,coal,steel,and automobile industries. 
B) South Korea focused on iron,coal,steel,and automobile industries,while Taiwan focused on electronics and computer industries. 
C) South Korea focused on copper,diamonds,and timber,while Taiwan focused on defense and entertainment industries. 
D) South Korea focused on electronics and other light industries,while Taiwan focused on banking and trade. 
A) South Korea focused on electronics and computer industries,while Taiwan focused on iron,coal,steel,and automobile industries. 
B) South Korea focused on iron,coal,steel,and automobile industries,while Taiwan focused on electronics and computer industries. 
C) South Korea focused on copper,diamonds,and timber,while Taiwan focused on defense and entertainment industries. 
D) South Korea focused on electronics and other light industries,while Taiwan focused on banking and trade.

In the 1970s,most of the global South prospered in regard to economic development,but in the 1980s,most of that region suffered a decrease in per capita __________.

What are some key purposes of development assistance?

Why does corruption have more of an effect on countries in the global South than on industrialized countries?

What country has by far been the most successful in utilizing foreign direct investment?

In China,Mao Zedong implemented an economic policy in which the state controlled all economic activity.This type of economic policy is an example of __________.

__________ is not normally included in development assistance.

A default is an example of a drastic action,economically speaking,because it __________.

Attempts to promote South-South trade have been primarily __________.

How does import substitution compare with export-led growth?

The newly industrializing country that has developed competitive steel and automobile industries is __________.

The exodus of medical professionals from Africa to Europe is an example of brain drain as it has the potential to __________.

The Asian newly industrialized countries have proven that it is nearly impossible to rise out of poverty.

Which of the following newly industrialized countries are more city-states than nation-states?

States from Western Europe,North America,and East Asia have joined together to form the __________,from which more than 90 percent of government assistance flows.

What impact has China's economic success had on its perspective on international relations?

What is the model of development assistance by which short-term relief (food,water,and shelter)is provided to victims of natural disasters or war?

An important part in the economic development plans of the more impoverished states of the South is local assistance.

A major obstacle to development throughout the global South is corporate disinterest in developing economies.

What is a favorite starter industry for developing economies?

How did South Korea's prosperous economy compare with that of Taiwan?

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Exam 13: International Development

In the 1970s,most of the global South prospered in regard to economic development,but in the 1980s,most of that region suffered a decrease in per capita __________.

What are some key purposes of development assistance?

Why does corruption have more of an effect on countries in the global South than on industrialized countries?

What country has by far been the most successful in utilizing foreign direct investment?

In China,Mao Zedong implemented an economic policy in which the state controlled all economic activity.This type of economic policy is an example of __________.

__________ is not normally included in development assistance.

A default is an example of a drastic action,economically speaking,because it __________.

Attempts to promote South-South trade have been primarily __________.

How does import substitution compare with export-led growth?

The newly industrializing country that has developed competitive steel and automobile industries is __________.

The exodus of medical professionals from Africa to Europe is an example of brain drain as it has the potential to __________.

The Asian newly industrialized countries have proven that it is nearly impossible to rise out of poverty.

Which of the following newly industrialized countries are more city-states than nation-states?

States from Western Europe,North America,and East Asia have joined together to form the __________,from which more than 90 percent of government assistance flows.

What impact has China's economic success had on its perspective on international relations?

What is the model of development assistance by which short-term relief (food,water,and shelter)is provided to victims of natural disasters or war?

An important part in the economic development plans of the more impoverished states of the South is local assistance.

A major obstacle to development throughout the global South is corporate disinterest in developing economies.

What is a favorite starter industry for developing economies?

How did South Korea's prosperous economy compare with that of Taiwan?

The Globalization of International Relations

Realist Theories

Liberal and Social Theories

Foreign Policy

International Conflict

Military Force and Terrorism

International Organization, Law, and Human Rights

International Trade

Global Finance and Business

International Integration

Environment and Population

The North-South Gap

Filters