Question 1

Between 1999 and 2011,throughout the world more children attended school:

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A)  only in those countries with strong economic growth.
B)  only in those countries with free college education.
C)  even in countries that did not experience strong economic growth.
D)  None of these statements is true.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

In general,economic growth:

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A)  causes economic development,but development does not cause growth.
B)  does not cause economic development,but development causes growth.
C)  does not cause economic development,and development does not cause growth.
D)  causes economic development,and development causes growth.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

The idea behind clustering is that each part of a network is ___________ productive operating in isolation,so if governments can push each element of the cluster in unison,they should realize ___________ in productivity.

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A)  far more;huge gains
B)  far less;huge losses
C)  far less;huge gains
D)  far more;huge lossesE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Those living in the poorest quartile of countries would like to emigrate because:

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A)  earnings are higher for the same skill level in richer countries.
B)  the opportunities to gain more education are higher in richer countries.
C)  the cost of living is lower in richer countries.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Most development economists agree that the most basic and important task of any government is to:

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A)  create a stable political system.
B)  provide national defense.
C)  maintain a stable currency.
D)  ensure basic education for all citizens.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

An example of a country that has had success with clustering is:

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A)  Japan.
B)  Liberia.
C)  China.
D)  Bangladesh.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The term institutions is commonly used to refer to:

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A)  government bodies.
B)  development agencies.
C)  international groups.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

About two-thirds of the reduction in tariffs in the past 20 years comes from:

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A)  reforms by national governments changing their own policies or making agreements with each other.
B)  the work of the WTO,World Trade Organization.
C)  specific funding directed at encouraging trade through subsidies by the World Bank.
D)  None of these statements is true.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

An example of a capability considered in the capabilities approach would be:

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A)  being able to live a long and healthy life.
B)  to have adequate food and shelter.
C)  to speak one's mind.
D)  All of these are considered capabilities.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Health care improvements often don't happen because:

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A)  they are too expensive to have any significant impact.
B)  national health insurance only exists in highly developed countries,like the U.S.
C)  doctors in government clinics have no incentive to practice good medicine.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following would NOT be considered a capability in the capabilities approach?

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A)  To be able to find secure and meaningful work
B)  To be able to afford to travel freely
C)  To live free of the fear of violence
D)  All of these are considered capabilities.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

A major reason for the increase in school attendance by children between 1999 and 2011 throughout the world was:

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A)  the abolishment of school fees.
B)  the creation of labor laws forbidding child labor.
C)  an increase in the minimum wages adults could earn.
D)  All of these contributed significantly to the increase in school attendance by children.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Economic growth focuses on ____________,utility focuses on ____________,and the capabilities approach focuses on __________________.

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A)  human development;individual pleasure;output
B)  output;human development,individual pleasure
C)  output;individual pleasure;human development
D)  human development,output,individual pleasureE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

In many countries,the system of titling is:

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A)  weak,allowing more and faster investment.
B)  weak,slowing economic development.
C)  strong,slowing the amount of property transfer.
D)  strong,slowing economic growth.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Every year,the U.S.allows 500,000 people from developing countries to immigrate to the U.S.permanently,which means:

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A)  it has a lower rate of acceptance than admission rates to the most competitive U.S.colleges.
B)  there is a severe shortage,since 13.6 million apply to enter the U.S.
C)  many people resort to immigrating illegally.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 35: Development Economics

Between 1999 and 2011,throughout the world more children attended school:

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Every year,the U.S.allows 500,000 people from developing countries to immigrate to the U.S.permanently,which means:

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In general,economic growth:

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A major reason for the increase in school attendance by children between 1999 and 2011 throughout the world was:

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An example of a capability considered in the capabilities approach would be:

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a capability in the capabilities approach?

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Health care improvements often don't happen because:

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An example of a country that has had success with clustering is:

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The term institutions is commonly used to refer to:

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About two-thirds of the reduction in tariffs in the past 20 years comes from:

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Those living in the poorest quartile of countries would like to emigrate because:

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Economic growth focuses on ,utility focuses on ,and the capabilities approach focuses on ______.

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Most development economists agree that the most basic and important task of any government is to:

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The idea behind clustering is that each part of a network is _ productive operating in isolation,so if governments can push each element of the cluster in unison,they should realize _ in productivity.

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In many countries,the system of titling is:

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Between 1999 and 2011,throughout the world more children attended school:

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Every year,the U.S.allows 500,000 people from developing countries to immigrate to the U.S.permanently,which means:

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In general,economic growth:

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A major reason for the increase in school attendance by children between 1999 and 2011 throughout the world was:

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An example of a capability considered in the capabilities approach would be:

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a capability in the capabilities approach?

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Health care improvements often don't happen because:

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An example of a country that has had success with clustering is:

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The term institutions is commonly used to refer to:

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About two-thirds of the reduction in tariffs in the past 20 years comes from:

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Those living in the poorest quartile of countries would like to emigrate because:

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Economic growth focuses on ____________,utility focuses on ____________,and the capabilities approach focuses on __________________.

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Most development economists agree that the most basic and important task of any government is to:

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The idea behind clustering is that each part of a network is ___________ productive operating in isolation,so if governments can push each element of the cluster in unison,they should realize ___________ in productivity.

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In many countries,the system of titling is:

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Economic growth focuses on ,utility focuses on ,and the capabilities approach focuses on ______.

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