Development(GCSE) Flashcards

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What are the first two stages of Rostow’s modernisation Theory?

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  1. Traditional Society- Technology is limited. Lots of people work in subsistence agriculture. No profit made
  2. Preconditions for take- More workers in low tech manufacturing. Farms make profits and new infrastructure built
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What are the 3rd and 4th stages of Rostow’s Modernisation theory?

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  1. Take off- Mass manufacturing. Exports are now increasing. Banks and services now set up.
  2. Drive to maturity- Sustained growth where new technology is used. Consumer goods now common
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What is the final stage of Rostow’s theory?

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  1. Age of mass consumption- People buy goods
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What is the difference between GDP per capita and HDI?

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GDP per capita- A measurement of development in the country.(Standard of living)
HDI- The Human Development Index is a mix of indices that show life expectancy and knowledge

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What is the difference between Birth Rate and Fertility Rate?

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Birth Rate- How many children are born

Fertility Rate- How many times a woman has intercourse

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What is the difference between Population Structure and Life expectancy?

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Population Structure- How many males and females of different age groups are in the population in each place.
Life expectancy- How long the average person is expected to live.

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