Chapter 23: Development

Question 1

Define development

Answer 1

A process by which real per capita incomes are increased and the inhabitants of a country are able to benefit from improved living conditions, i.e. lower poverty and enhanced standards of education, health and nutrition and other essentials of life

Question 2

Define primary sector

Answer 2

The sector in which production uses natural resources, including the extraction of raw materials and the growing of crops

Question 3

Define secondary sector

Answer 3

The sector involving the production of manufactured goods

Question 4

Define tertiary sector

Answer 4

The sector involving the production of services - may include the quarternary sector, which is production based on information technology and information products

Question 5

Define human development index

Answer 5

A composite indicator of the level of a country’s development, varying between 0 and 1

Question 6

Define sustainable development

Answer 6

Development that meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission 1987)