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Example Question #1 : Wallerstein's World Systems Theory
Wallerstein's World Systems Theory divides countries of the world into three groups based on all of the following EXCEPT __________.
Political power
Social standing
Technological development
Population
Economic development
Population
The World Systems Theory, created by Immanuel Wallerstein, divides countries of the world into three groups based on political power, social standing, and economic and technological development. The theory does not categorize countries based on population.
Example Question #2 : Wallerstein's World Systems Theory
Wallerstein’s World Systems Theory begins with __________ in the __________.
the wave of European imperialism . . . nineteenth century
the Cold War . . . mid-twentieth century
the end of European imperialism . . . mid-twentieth century
the beginning of European colonialism . . . late fifteenth century
the Industrial Revolution . . . mid-nineteenth century
the beginning of European colonialism . . . late fifteenth century
Wallerstein’s World Systems Theory postulates that the world is one interconnected collection of nations and states that, due to the initial wave of European colonialism in the late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, is dominated by economic centers in Europe and North America. The World Systems Theory also suggests that interconnectedness is constantly growing.
Example Question #1 : Critiques Of Industrial Location Models
The least-cost theory is attributed to __________.
L.L. Zamenhof
W.W. Rostow
Alfred Weber
Arno Peters
Immanuel Wallerstein
Alfred Weber
The least-cost theory is attributed to Alfred Weber. The least-cost theory suggests that all major corporations make their decisions about where to house their production and manufacturing facilities based on the least possible combination of costs, so as to derive the greatest possible profit. It is instrumental for understanding the nature and decision making process of multinational corporations.
Example Question #1 : Critiques Of Industrial Location Models
Which of the the following products allows its company to be considered a “footloose firm”?
Alcohol
Petroleum
Diamonds
Paper
Cars
Diamonds
A “footloose company” is not tied to any particular location and can relocate in response to changing economic conditions. All of the products—except diamonds—are either going to cause the companies that produce and sell them to be either market or material oriented. This is because diamonds that are mined are the product that is sold by the company. In other words, there is no assembly required. Subsequently, there is no need to consider the relative merits of locating manufacturing centers closer to raw materials or large markets.
Example Question #1 : Rostow's Stages Of Economic Growth
In Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth, which of the following is not a component of the "Take-Off" stage?
Increased urbanization
Expansion of the secondary sector
Focus on textile production
Investment in social infrastructure
Technological breakthroughs
Investment in social infrastructure
Walt Whitman Rostow's 1960 model of stages of economic growth describes how societies become modern, industrial economies over five separate stages. The "take-off" stage, which is the third step, describes the moment when societies move toward full industrialization in certain specific ways, such as technological innovations, urbanization, production of secondary goods such as textiles, and intense growth in specific sectors.
Example Question #1 : Growth & Diffusion Of Industrialization
Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth include all of the following EXCEPT __________.
Postmodern Society
Drive to Maturity
Take-Off
Age of High Mass-Consumption
Traditional Society
Postmodern Society
Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth include the following five stages: Traditional Society; Preconditions for Take-Off; Take-Off; Drive to Maturity; and Age of High Mass Consumption. Rostow's model is one of the most significant historical models of economic growth. The model does not include "Postmodern Society."
Example Question #2 : Rostow's Stages Of Economic Growth
The second stage of Rostow’s Stages of Development primarily involves __________.
The complete abandonment of primary economic activities
External investment and greater exploitation of natural resources
The introduction of natural resources from external sources
Large scale manufacturing and the continuation of primary economic activities
The movement towards a fluid and meritocratic society
External investment and greater exploitation of natural resources
The second stage of Rostow’s Stages of Development is generally described as “prerequisites for rapid economic growth.” It is the intermediary step between a traditional, agrarian society and industrial explosion. It primarily involves external investment and a much greater exploitation of natural resources.
Example Question #2 : Rostow's Stages Of Economic Growth
How many stages are there in Rostow’s Stages of Development?
Five
Three
Seven
Eleven
Four
Five
There are five stages in Rostow’s Stages of Development: traditional society, preconditions to takeoff, takeoff, drive to maturity, and age of high mas consumption. In the 1960s, American economist called W.W. Rostow developed this theory. It is based off of the models of economic activities.
Example Question #3 : Rostow's Stages Of Economic Growth
Which of the following best describes modern geographers’ main criticism of Rostow’s Stages of Development model?
None of these; Rostow’s model of Stages of Development is nearly universally supported by modern geographers
It places too great an emphasis on economic differences rather than considering cultural and political differences
It does not consider the recent integration of the global economy through telecommunication technologies, like the internet
All of these
It presumes that the experience of western economies can be universally applied
It presumes that the experience of western economies can be universally applied
Rostow’s Stages of Development model is only concerned with economic geography; therefore, it would be unreasonable to criticize it for focusing on economic differences. The primary criticism leveled at Rostow’s model by contemporary geographers is that it presumes that the experience of western economies—and their path of development—can be universally applied. Modern evidence suggests that there are multiple paths to development; furthermore, evidence suggests that development can take on numerous forms.
Example Question #1 : Rostow's Stages Of Economic Growth
The fourth stage of Rostow’s Stages of Development primarily involves ___________.
the development of environmental policies and social welfare policies
the complete abandonment of primary and secondary economic activities
large scale investment in manufacturing and infrastructure
the introduction of investment from external sources
the development of a large commercial economy and favorable integration into the global economy
the development of a large commercial economy and favorable integration into the global economy
The fourth stage of Rostow’s stages of Development primarily involves the development of a large commercial economy, something akin to consumer-capitalism. It also generally involves favorable integration into the global economy.