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Industrial Policy and Structural Change

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of industrial policy and structural change, including its objectives, instruments, and effects on economic development.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary objective of industrial policy?

  1. To promote economic growth and development

  2. To ensure fair competition in the market

  3. To protect the environment

  4. To reduce income inequality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Industrial policy aims to promote economic growth and development by targeting specific industries or sectors for support and intervention.

Which of the following is not a common instrument of industrial policy?

  1. Subsidies

  2. Tariffs

  3. Privatization

  4. Government procurement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Privatization is the opposite of industrial policy, as it involves the transfer of government-owned assets to the private sector.

What is the main purpose of structural change in an economy?

  1. To increase productivity and efficiency

  2. To reduce unemployment

  3. To promote social equality

  4. To protect the environment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Structural change aims to improve the productivity and efficiency of an economy by shifting resources from less productive to more productive sectors.

Which of the following is not a potential benefit of industrial policy?

  1. Increased economic growth

  2. Job creation

  3. Technological innovation

  4. Environmental degradation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial policy can lead to environmental degradation if it promotes industries that are harmful to the environment.

What is the term used to describe the process of moving workers from declining industries to growing industries?

  1. Labor mobility

  2. Structural unemployment

  3. Job displacement

  4. Technological change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Labor mobility refers to the movement of workers from declining industries to growing industries, which is essential for structural change.

Which of the following is not a challenge associated with structural change?

  1. Job losses in declining industries

  2. Skill mismatch between workers and jobs

  3. Increased economic inequality

  4. Technological progress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological progress is a driver of structural change, not a challenge.

What is the role of government in promoting structural change?

  1. Providing education and training programs

  2. Investing in infrastructure

  3. Promoting research and development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government can promote structural change by providing education and training programs, investing in infrastructure, and promoting research and development.

Which of the following is an example of a successful industrial policy?

  1. The development of the semiconductor industry in South Korea

  2. The privatization of state-owned enterprises in China

  3. The deregulation of the telecommunications industry in the United States

  4. The implementation of austerity measures in Greece


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The development of the semiconductor industry in South Korea is an example of a successful industrial policy, as it led to rapid economic growth and technological innovation.

What is the relationship between industrial policy and trade policy?

  1. Industrial policy can be used to promote exports and protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

  2. Trade policy can be used to promote industrial development by providing access to foreign markets and technology.

  3. Both industrial policy and trade policy can be used to achieve economic development.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial policy and trade policy are closely related and can be used together to achieve economic development.

Which of the following is not a potential cost of industrial policy?

  1. Increased government spending

  2. Reduced economic efficiency

  3. Increased economic growth

  4. Job creation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Industrial policy can lead to increased economic growth, not a cost.

What is the term used to describe the process of moving capital from declining industries to growing industries?

  1. Capital mobility

  2. Structural unemployment

  3. Job displacement

  4. Technological change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capital mobility refers to the movement of capital from declining industries to growing industries, which is essential for structural change.

Which of the following is not a factor that can drive structural change?

  1. Technological change

  2. Globalization

  3. Government policy

  4. Natural disasters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural disasters are not a factor that can drive structural change, although they can have a temporary impact on the economy.

What is the role of education and training in promoting structural change?

  1. To provide workers with the skills needed for jobs in growing industries

  2. To help workers adapt to new technologies

  3. To promote lifelong learning

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education and training play a crucial role in promoting structural change by providing workers with the skills needed for jobs in growing industries, helping them adapt to new technologies, and promoting lifelong learning.

Which of the following is not a potential benefit of structural change?

  1. Increased economic growth

  2. Increased productivity

  3. Reduced unemployment

  4. Increased income inequality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Structural change can lead to increased income inequality if it benefits certain groups of workers more than others.

What is the term used to describe the process of moving resources from less productive to more productive uses?

  1. Structural change

  2. Economic growth

  3. Technological progress

  4. Industrial development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Structural change refers to the process of moving resources from less productive to more productive uses, leading to increased economic efficiency and growth.

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