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In Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth, which of the following is not a component of the "Take-Off" stage? Possible Answers: Expansion of the secondary sector Focus on textile production Technological breakthroughs Investment in social infrastructure Increased urbanization Correct answer: Investment in social infrastructure Explanation: 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. Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth include all of the following EXCEPT __________. Possible Answers: Drive to Maturity Take-Off Traditional Society Age of High Mass-Consumption Postmodern Society Correct answer: Postmodern Society Explanation: 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." The second stage of Rostow’s Stages of Development primarily involves __________. Possible Answers: External investment and greater exploitation of natural resources The complete abandonment of primary economic activities Large scale manufacturing and the continuation of primary economic activities The movement towards a fluid and meritocratic society The introduction of natural resources from external sources Correct answer: External investment and greater exploitation of natural resources Explanation: 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. How many stages are there in Rostow’s Stages of Development? Possible Answers: Four Five Three Eleven Seven Explanation: 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. Which of the following best describes modern geographers’ main criticism of Rostow’s Stages of Development model? Possible Answers: None of these; Rostow’s model of Stages of Development is nearly universally supported by modern geographers It does not consider the recent integration of the global economy through telecommunication technologies, like the internet It places too great an emphasis on economic differences rather than considering cultural and political differences All of these It presumes that the experience of western economies can be universally applied Correct answer: It presumes that the experience of western economies can be universally applied Explanation: 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. The fourth stage of Rostow’s Stages of Development primarily involves ___________. Possible Answers: the introduction of investment from external sources the complete abandonment of primary and secondary economic activities the development of a large commercial economy and favorable integration into the global economy the development of environmental policies and social welfare policies large scale investment in manufacturing and infrastructure Correct answer: the development of a large commercial economy and favorable integration into the global economy Explanation: 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. The fifth stage of Rostow’s Stages of Development primarily involves __________. Possible Answers: large scale investment in manufacturing and infrastructure the complete abandonment of primary and secondary economic activities consumerism and mass consumption the development of environmental policies and social welfare policies political unrest and revolution Correct answer: consumerism and mass consumption Explanation: The fifth stage of Rostow’s Stages of Development is characterized by widespread consumerism and mass consumption. According to Rostow this is the final stage in the development of a country’s economy. The third stage of Rostow’s Stages of Development primarily involves __________. Possible Answers: a change in the social or political structure of a country large-scale investment in manufacturing and infrastructure All of these answers are correct. the introduction of investment from external sources the complete abandonment of primary economic activities Correct answer: large-scale investment in manufacturing and infrastructure Explanation: Introduction of investment from external sources is a characteristic of the second stage of Rostow’s model so we can eliminate that answer choice and the one that reads “all of these answers are correct.” Although, social and political change can accompany the third stage of Rostow’s model they do not define it in the way that large-scale investment in manufacturing and infrastructure do. In Rostow’s model the third stage represents the biggest revolutionary change in a country’s economic development. It is when the majority of employment transitions from primary economic activities to secondary economic activities - as has happened recently in China. Why do many environmentalists criticize Rostow’s model of Stages of Development? Possible Answers: All of the answer options making a positive statement are correct. Because Rostow ignores the impact of renewable resources. None of these answers are correct; Rostow is revered by environmentalists. Because Rostow equates development with mass consumption of resources. Because Rostow derides the importance of climate change.
Correct answer: Because Rostow equates development with mass consumption of resources. Explanation: Rostow’s model of Stages of Development has been widely criticized by environmentalists and economic geographers for a variety of reasons. Rostow postulated his theory at a time before the impact of climate change and the importance of renewable resources was well understood. He is still, however, widely criticized by environmentalists because he equates the highest level of development with the mass consumption of resources. Deindustrialization occurs at what stage of Rostow’s model? Possible Answers: Deindustrializaiton is not included as a stage of Rostow's model. Third Fourth Second Fifth Correct answer: Deindustrializaiton is not included as a stage of Rostow's model. Explanation: Rostow’s model of Stages of Development does not account for deindustrialization at all. This is particularly interesting because deindustrialization in the developed world occurred almost immediately after Rostow published his model, meaning he was unable to foresee a development that was only a few years around the corner. All AP Human Geography ResourcesWhich of the following statements best explains a limitation of the political map?Which of the following statements best explains a limitation of the political map shown in conveying economic information? In the context of free trade, the borders between the member states are irrelevant.
Which of the following best explains a limitation of the map in answering questions about the world's changing economic landscape?Which of the following best explains a limitation of the map in answering questions about the world's changing economic landscape? The map shows economic productivity as GDP per capita in each country for a single year, but does not show change over time that would indicate a level of economic growth or decline.
Which of the following best explains a less developed economy?(c) Underdeveloped country does not have adequate fund to trade with other nations . A closed economy is a country that does not trade with other countries and claims to be self sufficient.So, underdeveloped countries are relatively closed economy.
Which of the following best explains the relationship between GDP per capita and world system theory *?Which of the following best explains the relationship between GDP per capita and world system theory? There is an uneven distribution of economic development and geographical division of labor in the world.
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Which of the following best explains a political economic weakness or limitation?
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