Rostow's Modernization Model

In what stage are technology and trade limited?

• Drive to maturity

• Traditional society

• Age of mass consumption

• Preconditions for take-off

In which stage does industrialization taking place leading to a growing secondary sector

• Age of mass consumption

• Traditional society

• Preconditions for take-off

• Take -off

In which stage is there rapid development of transportation infrastructure and social infrastructure, a growing middle class, and dominant secondary sector?

• Drive to maturity

• Traditional society

• Age of mass consumption

• Take-off

In which stage is the country growing economically and diversifying, produce goods at home with a growing middle class.

• Traditional society

• Drive to maturity

• Take-off

• Preconditions to take-off

In which stage is the service (tertiary) sector largest and very consumer orientated where the middle class drives demand?

• Preconditions for take-off

• Age of mass consumption

• Traditional society

• Drive to maturity

In which stage is high quality (world class) infrastructure and technology found and the middle class drives demand?

• Drive to Maturity

• Age of mass consumptions

• Take-off

• Traditional society

In which stage is an investment on infrastructure laying the foundation for technology and manufacturing?

• preconditions for take-off

• drive to maturity

• age of mass consumption

• take-off

According to Rostow's stages of development, which of the following is true?

• All countries will eventually pass through each of the five stages of economic development

• The colonial legacy will impede a country's economic growth

• Foreign investment is a necessary precondition for development in the second stage.

• Countries might not pass through each of the stages in a linear manner

Which is NOT a characteristic of the Preconditions for Take-off?

• Progressive leadership

• Industry in textiles and food industries

• Diversity of products being produced

• Decrease in transportation

In which stage of Rostow is there economic growth in a few industries leading to urbanization?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

• Stage 5