Manufactured Goods Flashcards
Why do developing countries sell their raw materials rather than manufacture these resources?
developing countries do not have technology to turn raw materials into manufactured goods.
How are developed countries different, in this respect to developing countries?
most of their economy is based on manufacturing the raw material into finished goods.
Why do rich countries get richer and the poor countries never really get a chance to become fully developed?
Manufactured goods makes more money than the raw materials from developing countries.
Mention 3 advantages for manufacturing goods versus just supplying raw materials?
adds value to the product when manufactured from a raw material.
Creates more jobs
manufactured goods do not fluctuate in price due to high demand.