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What is export-oriented industrialization?

  • An approach prioritizing local industries over export markets
  • An economic strategy focusing on producing goods for international markets (correct)
  • A strategy promoting foreign investment in domestic industries
  • An economic policy aiming to reduce reliance on imported goods
  • What were the causes of famines in British colonial India?

  • Crop failures, export-focused economic policies, and social/political issues (correct)
  • Trade imbalances, foreign intervention, and cultural practices
  • Inadequate agricultural technology, global market fluctuations, and government corruption
  • Overpopulation, lack of infrastructure, and natural disasters
  • What characterized import substitution industrialization?

  • Prioritizing imported goods over domestic production
  • Promoting domestic industries by reducing reliance on imported goods (correct)
  • Encouraging international trade partnerships for economic growth
  • Focusing on attracting foreign investment in domestic markets
  • What role did the British East India Company play in South Asia?

    <p>Significant role in shaping trade patterns and establishing control over territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of retail-driven supply chain governance?

    <p>Setting standards and negotiating with suppliers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key benefits companies can gain from Export Processing Zones (EPZs)?

    <p>Tax breaks and reduced regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does manufactured comparative advantage refer to?

    <p>A country's ability to produce goods more efficiently than others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can influence the competition between countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan in industries such as textiles and garments?

    <p>Labor costs, infrastructure, and trade policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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