EQ1 - 2.2 There Is Global Inequality In Development And Different Theories In How It Can Be Reduced Flashcards
How does climate affect how developed a country is?
Poor climate means not much will grow. Reduces amount of food produced - malnutrition.
Malnourished people have a low quality of life.
Fewer crops to sell, less money involved on food and services.
Reduces quality of life.
How does topography (shape of land) affect how developed a country is?
If it is steep it won’t produce a lot of food.
Steep land can also make it difficult to develop infrastructure. This can limit trade and make it hard to provide basic services.
How can education affect how developed a country is?
Educating people produces a more skilled workforce meaning that the country can afford more goods and offer more services. This can bring money into the country through investment and trade.
Educated people earn more, pay more taxes. Provides money so the country can spend on development.
How can health affect how developed a country is?
Poorer countries lack have a lack of clean water and poor health care mean that many people suffer from diseases such as maleria and cholera.
People who are ill cant work, no economic contribution. Expensive medicine or health care.
Increased spending in health care means theres less money to spend on development.
How can colonialism affect how developed a country is?
Colonised (ruled by another country) - often at a lower level of development when they gain independence than they would be if they had not been colonised.
European countries colonised much of Africa in the 19th century. Controlled the economies of their colony and removed raw materials and slaves and sold back manufactured goods.
How did neo-colonialism affect how developed a country is?
After colonies gained independence, richer countries contonued to control them indirectly.
How does economy and politics affect how developed a country is?
- Authoritarian governments can put development policies in place without worrying about anyone stopping them, this can be very good for economic development, things can also become very bad - Cuban economic crash.
- Corrupt governments can hinder development.
- Countries with good international relations are more likely to get good trade agreements. Also get loans from international organisations to invest in development projects.
