Regional Economic Development and Disparities
Description: This quiz covers the topic of Regional Economic Development and Disparities, including theories, policies, and challenges related to regional economic growth and inequality. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: regional economics economic geography development economics spatial inequality |
Which theory suggests that regional economic growth is driven by the concentration of economic activity in a few core regions?
What is the main focus of Export-Base Theory in explaining regional economic growth?
Which policy approach aims to promote economic development in lagging regions by attracting new industries and businesses?
What is the concept of 'cumulative causation' associated with regional economic disparities?
Which measure is commonly used to quantify regional economic disparities?
What is the main objective of 'spatial planning' in addressing regional economic disparities?
Which factor is often cited as a contributing factor to regional economic disparities?
What is the term used to describe the process of regional economies becoming more similar in terms of economic structure and development level?
Which theory emphasizes the role of innovation and knowledge spillovers in driving regional economic growth?
What is the term used to describe the concentration of economic activity in a particular location, leading to increased productivity and innovation?
Which policy approach aims to promote economic development in rural areas and reduce disparities between rural and urban regions?
What is the term used to describe the process of economic decline and job loss in a particular region or industry?
Which factor is often associated with higher levels of regional economic disparities?
What is the term used to describe the process of economic development and growth spreading from core regions to peripheral regions?
Which policy approach aims to promote economic development through the creation of special economic zones with favorable investment conditions?