Economics Problems

• Cameron Questions

(1) Compare and contrast the concepts of "premodern industry" and "modern industry" - include the three major characteristics that distinguish the two; (2) Why does Cameron consider the term "Industrial Revolution" a misnomer? (3) What does "commercialization" have to do with industrialization? (4) What do you think was the most important innovation that facilitated industrialization in Great Brittan? (5) What social aspects and processes facilitated industrialization in Great Brittan?

(1) Outline and describe the basic determinants of economic development in the 19th century;

(1) What factors led to certain countries being early industrializers?; (2) Compare and contrast the forces leading to early industrialization by (a) Great Brittan, (b) The U.S., and (c) Germany;

(1) What factors led to certain countries being late comers to industrialization?; (2) Compare and contrast the forces leading to delayed industrialization by (a) Switzerland and (b) Japan.

• Lee Questions

(1) Write a 500 word essay explaining and defining the Demographic Transition - Make sure to include a discussion on the economic factors that influence relevant trends in (a) mortality, (b) fertility, and (c) population growth;

(2) Identify, describe, and explain the inevitable final stage of the global demographic transition.