Dynamic development

Question 1

What does Rostows model predict and show

Answer 1

Predicts how a countries economic development changes over time. Describes how a country’s economy changes from relying to primary industry to secondary to tertiary

Question 2

5 stages of development

Answer 2

1. Traditional society (farming, fishing and little trade)
2. Preconditions take off (Manufacturing starts to develop, infrastructure is built and international trading begins)
3. Take off (Rapid growth, large-scale industrialisation and increasing wealth
4. Drive to maturity (economy grows, standards of living rise and widespread use of technology)
5. Mass consumption (Lots of trade, goods are made in mass, people are wealthy)

Question 3

3 goals, targeted by Millennium Development Goals aimed to improve life in LIDCs

Answer 3

Halve number of people living in extreme poverty
Reduce death rates amongst women caused by pregnancy/childbirth by 3/4
Protect the environment and make sire development was sustainable whilst improving quality of life