Modernisation Model (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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When did the modernisation model emerge as a development theory?
When did the modernisation model emerge as a development theory?
Mid-20th century
During the Cold War, what alternative did the modernisation model provide for developing countries?
During the Cold War, what alternative did the modernisation model provide for developing countries?
Alternative to socialism
How many key processes does the modernisation model outline for achieving development?
How many key processes does the modernisation model outline for achieving development?
Four
What must countries adopt during traditional to modern transformation?
What must countries adopt during traditional to modern transformation?
Western values
Which countries are known as the 'tiger economies'?
Which countries are known as the 'tiger economies'?
S. Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore
What annual GDP growth rates did tiger economies often achieve?
What annual GDP growth rates did tiger economies often achieve?
7-10%
What is central to the modernisation model according to its strengths?
What is central to the modernisation model according to its strengths?
Education
What does cultural homogenisation involve in the modernisation model?
What does cultural homogenisation involve in the modernisation model?
Adopting Western values & practices
What percentage of global urban areas fail WHO air quality guidelines?
What percentage of global urban areas fail WHO air quality guidelines?
Over 90%
Who developed the dependency theory criticising the modernisation model?
Who developed the dependency theory criticising the modernisation model?
Andre Gunder Frank
What was South Korea's GDP per capita in the 1960s?
What was South Korea's GDP per capita in the 1960s?
About $100
What was South Korea's tertiary education attainment rate in 2022?
What was South Korea's tertiary education attainment rate in 2022?
Approx. 70%