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Self-Assessment on Economic Intellectual Traditions

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who developed the theory of Industrialization by Invitation

a)

Karl Marx

b)

Sir Arthur Lewis

c)

Walter Rodney

d)

Dr Eric Williams

2.

What is the primary goal of Industrialization by Invitation?

a)

Reduce dependency on foreign investment?

b)

Invite foreign industries to stimulate economic growth

c)

Encourage local entrepreneurship only

d)

Promote self-sufficiency in agriculture

3.

According to Marxism, what is the primary cause of class conflict?

a)

Differences in education

b)

Government policies

c)

Unequal distribution of wealth and power

d)

Foreign intervention

4.

In dependency theory, why do developing countries remain underdeveloped?

a)

They refuse foreign investment

b)

They invest too heavily in industrialization

c)

They focus on agriculture instead of manufacturing

d)

They are exploited by developed nations through unequal trade relationships

5.

Which intellectual tradition views capitalism as inherently exploitative?

a)

Industrialization by Invitation

b)

Dependency Theory

c)

Marxism

6.

What does dependency theory suggest for Caribbean nations?

a)

Increase reliance on foreign investment

b)

Develop internal industries and reduce reliance on foreign economies

c)

Focus on agricultural exports

d)

Invite more multinational corporations

7.

How can industrialization by invitation potentially create dependency?

a)

By making local businesses stronger

b)

By fostering self-reliance

c)

By relying heavily on foreign companies for economic growth

d)

By promoting equal wealth distribution

8.

According to Marxism, who controls the means of production in a capitalist society?

a)

The working class

b)

The government

c)

The consumers

d)

The bourgeoisie

9.

What is a key criticism of Industrialization by Invitation?

a)

It decreases employment opportunities

b)

It prevents economic diversification

c)

It discourages technological advancement

d)

It can lead to economic dependency on foreign investors

10.

what model promoted Industrialization by Invitation in the British West Indies

a)

Operation Beehive

b)

The 10-year developmental plan

c)

Operation Bootstrap

d)

Operation Oil and Gas

11.

What is the main objective of establishing a free trade zone (FTZ)?

a)

Increase agricultural production

b)

Reduce international competition

c)

Limit foreign business involvement

d)

Attract foreign direct investment and boost exports

12.

How do FTZs help promote industrialization by invitation?

a)

By discouraging foreign businesses

b)

By offering tax incentives to foreign investors

c)

By increasing import taxes

d)

By focusing solely on agriculture

13.

Who is the theorist behind Marxism

a)

Andre-Gunder Frank

b)

Dr. Eric Williams

c)

Karl Marx

d)

Sir William Henry

14.

Who is the theorist behind Dependency Theory

a)

Karl Marx

b)

Andre-Gunder Frank

c)

William Herny

d)

Arthur Lewis

15.

The 10year developmental plan was attempted by

a)

Trinidad and Tobago

b)

Puerto Rico

c)

Barbados

d)

Jamaica