Economic Development

• What is the main focus of the section titled "Measuring development"?

  It discusses how development is measured across the world.
• What are the two main categories of countries mentioned in the context of development?

  LICs (Low-Income Countries) and HICs (High-Income Countries).
• What is one economic measure of development mentioned in the study material?

  Gross Domestic Income (GDI).
• How does infant mortality rate relate to development?

  A high infant mortality rate indicates poor health care and low development.
• What does the Demographic Transition Model illustrate?

  It shows changes in birth rates and death rates over time and their impact on total population.
• What are the five stages of the Demographic Transition Model?

  Stage 1: High birth and death rates; Stage 2: High birth rates and declining death rates; Stage 3: Declining birth rates and low death rates; Stage 4: Low birth and death rates; Stage 5: Very low birth rates.
• What is a characteristic of Stage 1 in the Demographic Transition Model?

  It is characterized by high birth and death rates.
• How does the lack of a coastline affect economic development in landlocked countries?

  It limits trade opportunities and access to international markets.
• What are some physical causes of uneven development?

  Geographical features, climate conditions, and natural disasters.
• What is one historical cause of uneven development mentioned in the study material?

  The legacy of colonialism and exploitation by European empires.
• How does uneven development affect health care access?

  Countries with low levels of development tend to have poor health care access.
• What are the consequences of uneven development on wealth distribution?

  It leads to disparities in wealth, with a significant gap between the rich and the poor.
• What percentage of global wealth is held by just 5% of the world's population?

  About 50% of total wealth.
• How has personal wealth changed in China since 2000?

  Average personal wealth has quadrupled since 2000.
• What is the relationship between life expectancy and development levels?

  Higher development levels generally correlate with higher life expectancy.
• What is a significant health disparity between LICs and HICs?

  LICs have higher rates of child mortality compared to HICs.
• What is one of the main challenges faced by countries with low levels of development?

  Lack of access to adequate health care services.