Debt-re-scheduling is ?
Debt-re-scheduling is ? A. an agreement with the World Bank to turn some of a debt into other formsB. a change in debt repayment due to inability to pay C. regular payments of interest and repayments of capital D. a…
Economic Problems of Developing Countries
Most of the Third World/Fourth World debt was incurred in ?
Most of the Third World/Fourth World debt was incurred in ? A. The colonial period B. The early 1950sC. most debt was incurred during the oil shocks of the 1970s D. the early 1960s
When economists say that developing countries have a dualistic economy the 2 parts referred to are ?
When economists say that develog countries have a dualistic economy the 2 parts referred to are ? A. modern sector and traditional sector B. town and country C. men and women D. rich people and poor people
The main reason why land reform increase agricultural output is that is ?
The main reason why land reform increase agricultural output is that is ? A. encourages mechanization B. allows the farmers to set the prices for their agricultural products C. enables farmers to escape the problem of diminishing returnD. makes farmers…
Low agricultural productivity in developing countries is mainly caused by ?
Low agricultural productivity in develog countries is mainly caused by ? A. shortages of inputs including land B. an over-investment in farm equipment C. migration from rural areas to urban areas D. a lack of effective demand for food products
Experiences over the last three decades has suggested that in order for economic development to occur, it is necessary for an economy to ?
Experiences over the last three decades has suggested that in order for economic development to occur, it is necessary for an economy to ? A. stress agricultural development over industrial development B. promote industrial development over agricultureC. use a balanced…
The idea that suggests that poverty is self-perpetuating because poor nations are unable to save and invest enough to accumulate the capital stock that would help them grow is ?
The idea that suggests that poverty is self-perpetuating because poor nations are unable to save and invest enough to accumulate the capital stock that would help them grow is ? A. the vicious circle of poverty hypothesis B. the dependency…
A policy of developing local industries that can compete with imports is referred to as ?
A policy of develog local industries that can compete with imports is referred to as ? A. export promotion B. industrial promotionC. import substitution D. unbalanced growth
85% of the world’s population lives in developing countries and receives about _____ of the world’s income?
85% of the world’s population lives in develog countries and receives about _____ of the world’s income? A. 40% B. 10%C. 20% D. 30%
The term Fourth World has been coined to describe ?
The term Fourth World has been coined to describe ? A. the newly industrialized countries like Korea, Taiwan Malaysia B. The republics of the former Soviet Union C. Countries that still have a communist government like China and CubaD. countries…