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Economic Performance and Human Resources of Hong Kong: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Economic Performance and Human Resources of Hong Kong.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following describes the core characteristic of Hong Kong's economy that makes it particularly sensitive to regional and global events like the Global Financial Crisis?

Question 2

1 mark

Which combination of factors has historically driven the development of Hong Kong into an international financial centre under economic globalisation?

Question 3

1 mark

A student is analyzing economic performance indicators. If they are looking at the inflation rate over the past decade in Hong Kong, what are they primarily measuring?

Question 4

1 mark

In the study of industrial structures in Hong Kong, which of the following is the correct definition of the primary industry?

Question 5

1 mark

If the Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Hong Kong increases by \(2\%\) in a year, while the inflation rate (Consumer Price Index) for the same period is \(3.5\%\), what is the most likely conclusion regarding the real purchasing power of the average citizen?

Question 6

2 marks

In the context of industrial classification in Hong Kong, identify which sector includes manufacturing and construction and briefly explain its general trend in the labour market over the past few decades.

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Question 7

3 marks

Hong Kong is often described as a highly externally oriented and open economy. Based on this characteristic, identify one major global or regional economic event mentioned in the module that has historically caused significant fluctuations in Hong Kong's economic performance.

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Question 8

6 marks

Evaluate how the reform and opening up of our country has contributed to the economic performance of Hong Kong over the past few decades.

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Question 9

4 marks

Hong Kong is classified as a highly developed economy. Based on the industrial structure discussed in Module 2.4:

a) Define the terms secondary industry and tertiary industry. (2 points)
b) In recent decades, which of these sectors has become the dominant part of Hong Kong's economy, and why is this significant for the city's status as an international hub? (2 points)

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Question 10

5 marks

Study the following characteristics of the Hong Kong economy:

i. Low trade barriers and free flow of capital.
ii. High dependency on international trade and logistics.
iii. Sensitivity to global market fluctuations.

a) Which specific economic characteristic of Hong Kong do these points describe? (1 point)
b) Explain how the Global Financial Crisis serves as an example of how this characteristic impacts Hong Kong's economic performance. (2 points)
c) Why is economic security considered the foundation of national security in this context? (2 points)

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