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Economic Development Revision

Tom Mitchell GCSE Geography GCSE English 7 cards

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1What is development?When a country is improving.
2Is development more than wealth? What other factors are included?Yes, health, safety and overall well-being.
3How are levels of economic well-being and quality of life measured?Development Indicators.
4Give examples of two 'economic' and two 'social' economic indicators.Economic: GDP & GDP per Capita
Social: Birth rate & People per Doctor.
5How has development been described and mapped in the past? How valid is this?It has been mapped out as:
First, Second and Third world countries. Disrespectful to Third world.
MEDCs and LEDCs (Brandt line). Doesn't say which are developing and only uses wealth, not other development factors.
And now Most developed countries, Newly industrialising countries, Middle income countries & Least developed countries. Most valid.
6How can development be affected by aid?Aid may stop development as the recipient country becomes reliant on the aid.
7Are some types of aid more sustainable then others?Long-term aid is more sustainable than short-term aid as it is aimed at developing the country so that it can improve on its own.