Global development

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    • Transnational Corporations may choose to invest in Low Income Countries as they make higher profits. How are they able to make high profits?
      Production costs are lower as workers are paid less, there is a lower cost of transporting raw materials and there are less stringent health and safety rules
      This means money can be saved and a larger profit can be made
      Low Income Countries have a large workforce that will work for lower wages than people in High Income Countries.
    • Which of the following are ways in which aid can be given? Select all that apply.
      • Money
      • Mobile Phones
      • Expertise in the form of medical professionals or technology
      • In the form of goods, such as food, water and shelter
      Answer: Money, Expertise in the form of medical professionals or technology, In the form of goods, such as food, water and shelter
    • Microfinance loans have been used by women to set up businesses and be independent workers.
    • What does development consist of in the 21st Century?
      Essentials, services, and opportunities
    • How can development be measured?
      Using various indicators based on perspectives
    • If wealth is prioritized, which indicators are used to measure development?
      Economic indicators like GDP
    • What does a high GDP per capita indicate?
      High earnings and productivity in a population
    • What is the poverty line defined as?
      People earning less than $1.90 per day
    • What does economic inequality measure?
      Wealth difference between richest and poorest
    • What does life expectancy measure?
      How long a person is expected to live
    • Why is the literacy rate important?
      It correlates to economic output and wages
    • What does the infant mortality rate indicate?
      Quality of healthcare and child welfare
    • How do pollution levels serve as an indicator?
      They show a country's wastefulness and technology
    • What does the area of woodland or green space indicate?
      Government's attitude towards the environment
    • What are the economic factors contributing to development?
      • Wealth and debt levels
      • Investment in social welfare
      • Higher living standards with wealth
    • What social factors contribute to development?
      • Social infrastructure availability
      • Education levels affecting workforce skills
      • Quality of healthcare impacting life expectancy
      • Population size aiding development speed
    • What environmental factors affect development?
      • Hostile conditions from climate change
      • Natural disasters causing food insecurity
      • Water supply issues in arid climates
      • Resource allocation for disaster response
    • How does technology influence development?
      • Access to modern technology accelerates growth
      • Improved transport enhances trade efficiency
      • Better communication fosters international relations
    • What political factors contribute to development?
      • Government ideologies affecting economic growth
      • War and corruption hindering development
      • International relations impacting trade opportunities
    • What does the Human Development Index measure?
      Income, education, and life expectancy
    • What is the Brandt Line?
      A division between developed and developing countries
    • What are the social causes of inequality?
      • Education affecting job opportunities
      • Health care availability impacting family health
      • Shortages in skilled professions affecting services
    • What are the political causes of inequality?
      • Governance styles affecting economic growth
      • International relations influencing trade opportunities
    • What are the environmental causes of inequality?
      • Climate affecting resource availability
      • Extreme weather impacting development
      • Topography influencing settlement and trade
    • What are the characteristics of a traditional society?
      • Economy based on primary industries
      • Low levels of technology and healthcare
      • Rich traditional cultures and values
    • What are the stages of development?
      1. Traditional Society
      2. Pre-conditions for Take Off
      3. Take Off
    • What happens during the Take Off stage of development?
      Rapid industrialization and increased investment
    • How does being landlocked affect a country's development?
      Limits trade and fishing opportunities
    • Why might countries with large populations develop faster?
      They have a larger workforce available
    • What is a consequence of extreme weather on development?
      Increased costs for repairs and rebuilding
    • How does topography influence where communities live?
      Steep land is difficult to build on
    • What is the impact of climate on a country's economy?
      It affects resource availability and trade
    • How does traditional society limit healthcare access?
      Low technology restricts medical advancements
    • What is the significance of the pre-conditions for Take Off stage?
      Resources are created for future demand
    • What characterizes the Take Off stage of development?
      Increased industrial jobs and economic growth
    • What is the first stage of Rostow's model?
      Traditional society
    • What characterizes the 'Pre-conditions for Take Off' stage?
      Creation of resources in demand globally
    • What happens during the 'Take Off' stage of development?
      Rapid industrialization and increased trade
    • How does the 'Drive to Maturity' stage affect a country's economy?
      Improves economy but may not solve problems
    • What defines the 'High Mass Consumption' stage?
      High average income and access to luxury items
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