Development Theories Quiz

What is the main focus of Rostow's theory?

• Stages of economic development

• Environmental sustainability

• Global trade relationships

• Political stability

According to Rostow, what characterizes a 'Traditional society'?

• Subsistence agriculture

• Advanced technology

• High mass consumption

• Rapid industrial growth

Which stage in Rostow's model involves rapid growth and investment in new industries?

• Traditional society

• Pre-conditions for take-off

• Take-off

• Drive to maturity

What is the final stage in Rostow's model?

• Take-off

• Pre-conditions for take-off

• Age of high mass consumption

• Drive to maturity

Who developed the dependency theory?

• André Frank

• Karl Marx

• Adam Smith

• Walt Rostow

What does Frank's dependency theory emphasize?

• Environmental sustainability

• Core and periphery regions

• Political stability

• Stages of economic development

According to Frank, what do the 'core' regions represent?

• Agricultural societies

• Developing countries

• Developed, powerful nations

• Communist countries

In Rostow's model, what is a characteristic of the 'Drive to maturity' stage?

• Subsistence agriculture

• Rapid industrial growth

• High mass consumption

• Advanced technology throughout the economy

Which country is likely in the 'Traditional society' stage according to the data in Figure 3?

• Mali

• Chile

• Australia

• Singapore

What is the GDP growth rate of Australia as shown in Figure 3?

• 3.0%

• 1.7%

• 4.2%

• 2.1%