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Economic Development Theories and Global Poverty Quiz

#1

Which economic theory emphasizes the role of government intervention to address market failures and ensure economic stability?

Keynesianism
Explanation

Government intervention for market failures and stability.

#2

Who is often credited as the father of modern economics?

Adam Smith
Explanation

Father of modern economics.

#3

Who is known for proposing the theory of Comparative Advantage?

David Ricardo
Explanation

Proposed Comparative Advantage theory.

#4

Which theory suggests that economic growth is driven by increasing returns to scale and positive externalities?

Endogenous growth theory
Explanation

Growth from returns to scale and positive externalities.

#5

According to Dependency theory, what is the primary reason for the underdevelopment of certain countries?

Colonial exploitation
Explanation

Underdevelopment due to colonial exploitation.

#6

Which economic theory emphasizes the importance of industrialization and structural change in achieving economic development?

Structuralism
Explanation

Industrialization and structural change for development.

#7

Which economic theory focuses on the role of human capital, technology, and innovation in driving economic growth?

Endogenous growth theory
Explanation

Human capital, technology, and innovation for growth.

#8

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Rostow's stages of growth model?

Decline
Explanation

Not a characteristic of Rostow's model.

#9

Who is associated with the concept of 'creative destruction' in economics?

Joseph Schumpeter
Explanation

Associated with 'creative destruction'.

#10

Which economic theory argues that free markets and minimal government intervention lead to economic prosperity for all?

Neoliberalism
Explanation

Free markets and minimal government for prosperity.

#11

According to the Lewis Dual-Sector Model, what drives economic development?

Industrialization
Explanation

Industrialization drives economic development.

#12

Which economic theory emphasizes the role of international trade in promoting economic development?

Neoliberalism
Explanation

International trade for economic development.

#13

Which theory argues that underdevelopment is the result of the global capitalist system?

Dependency theory
Explanation

Underdevelopment due to global capitalist system.

#14

According to the Harrod-Domar model, what is the key to economic growth?

Domestic savings and investment
Explanation

Key to growth: domestic savings and investment.

#15

Which economist is known for his theory of 'poverty traps' and 'vicious circles of poverty'?

Gunnar Myrdal
Explanation

Known for 'poverty traps' theory.

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