Economic change in the world Flashcards

Question

Causes of uneven development - Health

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Better healthcare means that people in more developed countries live longer than those in less developed countries

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If nearby countries have higher levels of development or are secure, people will move to seek better opportunities and standard of living

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This involves people in LIC's receiving small loans from traditional banks Loans enable people to begin their own businesses Its not clear tgey can reduce poverty at a large scale

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This is given by one country to another as money or rescources Improve literacy rates building dams improving agriculture Can be wasted by corrupt government or they can become to reliant on aid

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This is a movement where farmers get a fair price for the goods produced Paid fairly so they can develop school & health centers Only a tiny proportion of the extra money reaches producers

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This is when one country buys property or infrastructure in another country Leads to better access to finance, technology & expertise Investment can come with strings attached that country's will need to comply with

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This is when a country's debt is cancelled or interest rates are lowered Means more money can be spent on development Locals might not always get a say. Some aid can be tied under condition from donor country

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includes tools, machines and affordable equipment that improve quality of life Renewable energy is less expensive and polluting Requires initial investment and skills in operating technology

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Jamaica is a LIC island nation part of the Caribbean. Location makes Jamaica an attractive place for visitors to explore the tropical blue seas, skies and palm filled sandy beaches

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In 2015 2.12 million visited tourism contributes to 27% of GDP and will increase to 38% by 2025 130000 jobs rely on tourism Global recession 2008 caused a decline in tourism. Now tourism is beginning to recover

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Jobs from tourism have meant more money has been spent in shops and other businesses Government has invested in infrastructure to support tourism New sewage treatment plants have reduced pollution

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Toursists do not always spend money outside their resorts Infrastructure improvements have not spread to the whole island Many people in Jamaica still live in poor quality housing and lack basic services such as healthcare

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Nigeria is a NEE in West Africa Nigeria is just North of the Equator and experiences a range of environments Nigeria is the most populous and economically powerful country in Africa Economic growth has been based on reports

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Suffered instability with a civil war between 1967 - 1970 From 1999 the country became stable with free and fair elections Stability has encourage global investment from CHINA and USA

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Nigeria is a multi cultural muklti faith society | Although mostly a strength diversity had causes regional conflicts from groups such as the Boko Haram terrorists

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Nigeria's diversity has created rich and varied artistic culture The country has a rich music literacy and film industry (i.e Nollywood) A successful national football side

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Once mainly based on agriculture, 50% of its economy is now manufacturing and services A thriving manufacturing industry is increasing foreign investment and employment opportunities

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TNC's such as Shell have played an important role in its economy Investment has increased employment and income Profits move to HIC's Many oil spills have damaged fragile environments

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Nigeria plays a leading role with the African Union and UN Growing links with China with huge investment in infrastructure Main import includes petrol from the EU, cars from Brazil and phones from China

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The 2008/09 oil spills devastated swamps and ecosystems Industry has caused toxic chemicals to be discharged in open sweres - risking human health 80% of forest have been cut down This also increases Co2 emissions

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receives 5billion per year in aid Aid groups have improved health centers, provided anti-mosquito nets and helped to protect people against AIDS?HIV Some aid fails to reach the people who need it due to corruption

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Life expectancy has increased from 46 to 53 years. 64% have access to safe water. Typical schooling years has increased from 7 to 9

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THE Uk has one of the largest economies in the world. The UK is highly regarded for its fairness and tolerance. The UK has global transport links i.e Heathrow and Eurostar

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De industriaslisation and the decline of the UK's industrial base. Globilisation has meant many industries have moved overseas where labour costs are lower. Government investing in supporting vital businesses

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The quaternary industry has increased whilst secondary has decreased Numbers in primary and tertiary industry has stayed the steady Big increase in proffesional and technical jobs

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Science parks are groups of scientific and technical knowledge based businesses on a single site Access to transport routes Highly educated workers Staff benefit from attractive working conditions Attracts clusters of related high tech bsuinesses

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Every year the UK makes 1.5 million cars. these factorues are owned by large TNC's i,e Nissan 7% of energy used where factories is wind energy New cars are moire energy efficient and lighter Nissan produces electric and hybrid cars

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Rising house prices have caused tensions in villages | Villages are unpopulated during the day causing loss of identity. Resentment towards poor migrant communities

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Lack of affordable housing for local first time buyers Sales of farmland has increased rural employment Influx of poor migrants puts pressures on local services

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A 15 Billion road improvement strategy will involve 10 new roads and 1600 extra lanes 50 Billion HS2 railway to improve connections between key UK cities 18 Billion on Heathrow's controversial third runway UK has many large ports for importing and exporting goods

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Wages are lower in the North Health is better in the South Education is worse in the North The government is aiming to support a Northern Powerhouse project to resolve regional differences More dissolving of powers to disadvantaged regions