Paper 2 Section B - The Changing Economic World Flashcards
Brandt Line
A line that divides developed and developing countries on the world map.
Capitalism
An economic and political system where trade and other sectors of the economy such
as manufacturing are run by private companies for profit. They believe that the richer the country,
the more developed it can be.
Colonialism
The act of getting control over another country, this involves occupying their land and
results in exploitation of people and the country’s resources.
Communism
A system which believes that the population should be classless and equal
financially. Goods and the means of production are owned communally (often by the state) instead
of being owned by private companies so everyone has access to what they need.
Corruption
Governments that are dishonest or steal money to remain in power or for financial
gain.
Demographic Transition Model
A model which describes how the population, birth and death
rates as a country develops.
Economic Inequality
The difference in wealth between the richest 10% of a country’s population
and the poorest 10%.
Frank’s Dependency Model
Describes neo-colonialism and how a country can gain control over a
neo-colony through exploitation and economic dependency.
GNI per capita
The total amount of money earned by individuals or businesses, divided by the
population.
Governance
The management of a place or group of people.
Human Development Index
A measure of several indicators including life expectancy, inequality
and education.
Immigration
The movement of people from their home country to a new country of residence.
Indicator
A way of measuring development, which focuses on the social, economic or
environmental development.
Infant Mortality Rate
The ratio of children under 5 years old that die compared to the total number
of births.
Life Expectancy
The average number of years an individual is likely to live, determined at birth.
Literacy Rate
The percentage of the population that can read and write.
Lower Income Country (LIC)
A country of low wealth and a limited level of development.
Middle Income Country (MIC)
A country of sufficient wealth and a good level of development.
Non-Government Organisation (NGO)
A company or organisation that operates separate from
the government, but doesn’t aim to make a profit (e.g. charities, universities).
Pollution Levels
The volume of pollution in the air or water.
Quality of Life
The standard of living of a person or a community. Many factors can affect this
including health, comfort and access to services.
Respiratory Conditions
Illnesses that affect your breathing, for example asthma or lung disease.
Social Inequality
The difference in quality of life between the highest income family and lowest
income household.
Squatter Settlements
Clusters of temporary housing which migrants or low income families
typically live in, often built on unfavourable land.
