HDI etc. Flashcards
Aid can improve services such as :
schools, hospitals and roads
Too much reliance on aid might :
stop other trade links becoming established.
Countries that export more than they import have a :
trade surplus.
having a trade surplus can improve the:
national economy.
Trading goods and services is more profitable than:
raw materials.
Education creates a :
skilled workforce
a skilled workforce means:
more goods and services are produced.
Educated people earn more money, meaning they also pay more taxes.This money can :
help develop the country in the future.
Lack of clean water and poor healthcare means:
a large number of people suffer from diseases.
Corruption in local and national governments can :
effect the country’s ability to trade.
corruption in local and national governments can :
decrease the Ability of the country to invest into services and infrastructure.
Economic development indictors examples
Employment type, Gross Domestic Product per capita, Gross National Income per capita
Gross National Income per capita
An average of gross national income per person, per year in US dollars.
Gross Domestic Product per capita
This is the total value of goods and services produced in a country per person, per year
Employment type
The proportion of the population working in primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary industries.
Social indicators examples
Infant mortality, Literacy rate, Life expectancy
Infant mortality
The number of children who die before reaching 1 per 1000 babies born.
Literacy rate
The percentage of population over the age of 15 who can read and write.
Life expectancy
The average lifespan of someone born in that country.
Human Development Index (HDI)
A number that uses life expectancy, education level and income per person
STAGE 1
High DR
High BR
STAGE 2
BR Low
Declining DR
STAGE 3
Rapidly falling DR
Low BR
STAGE 4
Low DR
Low BR
STAGE 5
Slowly Falling DR
Low BR
Physical factors affecting uneven development include:
Natural Resources, Natural Hazards, Climate, Location/Terrain
Natural Resources
Fuel sources such as oil.
Minerals and metals for fuel.
Availability for timber.
Access to safe water.
Natural Hazards
Risk of tectonic hazards.
Benefits from volcanic material and floodwater.
Frequent hazards undermines redevelopment
Climate
Reliability of rainfall to benefit farming.
Extreme climates limit industry and affects health.
Climate can attract tourists
Location/Terrain
Landlocked countries may find trade difficulties.
Mountainous terrain makes farming difficult.
Scenery attracts tourists.
People in more developed countries have _____ incomes than less developed countries
higher
Better healthcare means that people in more developed countries live ____ than those in less developed countries.
longer
If nearby countries have higher levels of development or are secure people will:
move to seek better opportunities and standard of living.
