16 Questions
What is the concept of a 'developmental state' as discussed in the text?
A country that prioritizes economic growth and adopts institutional arrangements to promote it.
Who initially put forward the concept of a developmental state?
Johnson
What does the author argue about China in the context of being a developmental state?
China is a developmental state based on its government objectives and governance arrangements.
What is the main focus of much of the developmental state literature?
Precise policy measures put in place for rapid industrialization
In the context of a developmental state, what is China's underlying political economy represented by?
Government objectives and governance arrangements for their implementation
What contributes to the varying economic growth rates among different economies?
Government's policy priority and institutional arrangements for economic growth
What approach is adopted in the paper?
A broader definition approach
Which type of states may have placed emphasis on growth objectives but failed to achieve rapid growth?
Unsuccessful developmental states
Why does the paper differ from a conventional research paper in economics?
It lacks a formal hypothesis testing
What is the intended contribution of the paper?
To offer insight into both the broader argument and specific evidence
What is the risk associated with the broad argument presented in the paper?
The risk of unconvincing constituent arguments
In which section of the paper are the institutions and incentive structures used by China discussed?
Section 4
What does Section 5 of the paper discuss?
The successes, limitations, and adverse consequences of China's policies
What is considered in Section 6 of the paper?
Whether China’s developmental state can be sustained in the future
Which type of leadership did China have under central planning?
Leadership focused on rapid industrialization
What kind of growth did industrial production experience under central planning?
10.5% per year real term growth
Test your knowledge about the concept of a developmental state and its impact on economic growth, as discussed in the 2014 publication 'The World Economy'. This quiz covers the role of government policy, institutional arrangements, and incentive structures in promoting economic growth.
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