Developed VS Developing Countries Flashcards
1
Q
Economically developed
A
Global north
2
Q
Developing countries
A
Global south
3
Q
Indicators of economic development
A
GDP- Countries yearly profit
Type of employment - high tertiary = rich, high primary = poor
Education/literacy rate - no. of years in school/%of people who can read
Average life expectancy
4
Q
Causes of unequal economic development
A
Unfair trade- rich countries paying poor countries unfair wage
Globalisation - MNCs setting up in poor countries for low wages
5
Q
Negative effects of Globalisation
A
Brian drain
Over reliance on other economies
Dominance of MNCs- use uo natural resources