Industrial and Economic Development
Which type of economy is primarily based on customs and traditions?
Market Economy
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
Mixed Economy
Industrialization leads to what?
Increased resource depletion
Cheaper and more available goods
Decreased global trade
Reduced urbanization
What is agglomeration?
The process of deindustrialization in a region
The grouping of activities for mutual benefit
The shift from mass production to customized production
The control of a country by a more powerful outside force
Which of the following is a characteristic of a post-Fordist production system?
Mass production of standardized goods
Centralized decision-making
Flexible and customized production
Large-scale inventory storage
Which of the following best describes neocolonialism?
The establishment of formal colonies in new territories
The use of military force to control other countries
The economic and political control of a country by a more powerful outside force
The promotion of free trade and open markets
What is the primary difference between a market economy and a command economy?
Market economies prioritize agriculture, while command economies focus on industry.
Market economies are driven by supply and demand, while command economies are controlled by the government.
Market economies encourage international trade, while command economies are self-sufficient.
Market economies emphasize sustainable development, while command economies prioritize rapid growth.
Which of the following factors contributed most to the rise of industrialization in Europe?
The decline of agricultural production
The discovery of new sources of raw materials and the invention of the steam engine
The implementation of strict government regulations on trade
The widespread adoption of sustainable development practices

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Which of the following best explains why the automobile industry in Detroit experienced agglomeration?
Access to international markets
Availability of natural resources and transportation infrastructure
Government subsidies and tax breaks
A highly educated workforce
How does post-Fordist production differ from Fordist production?
Post-Fordist production relies on mass production, while Fordist production emphasizes customization.
Post-Fordist production utilizes just-in-time delivery, while Fordist production relies on large-scale inventory storage.
Post-Fordist production is centralized, while Fordist production is decentralized.
Post-Fordist production is labor-intensive, while Fordist production is capital-intensive.
Which of the following is an example of neocolonialism?
A country imposing tariffs on imported goods to protect its domestic industries
A multinational corporation exploiting resources in a developing country while exerting political influence
A country providing foreign aid to another country to improve its infrastructure
A country engaging in free trade agreements with other countries