ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Several high-tech companies developed in Silicon Valley in N. California. This demonstrates the principle of
A
outsourcing
B
post-Fordism
C
market dependence
D
back office processing
E
agglomeration economies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some prominent examples of the footloose industry are watch-making, diamond cutting, precision electronics etc. The key characteristics of a footloose industry are: These are less dependent on specific raw material, Most of the raw materials are small and light and can be transported easily.

Detailed explanation-2: -Deindustrialization is not a negative phenomenon, but a natural consequence of further growth in advanced economies. The main reason for deindustrialization is the faster growth of productivity in manufacturing than in services.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Computer Chip. Diamonds, computer chips, and mobile manufacturing are some examples of footloose industries. These are generally non-polluting industries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following is the primary geographic effect of the globalization of the economy? Production is shifted to low-cost locations in developing countries.

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