The Changing Economic World (Paper 2) Flashcards
<p>How can we measure development?</p>
<p>Through a range of different indicators:</p>
<ul> <li>GNI per capita</li> <li>birth rate/death rate</li> <li>infant mortality rate</li> <li>life expectancy</li> <li>people per doctor</li> <li>literacy rate</li> <li>access to safe water</li> <li>human development index (HDI)</li> </ul>
<p>What is Gross National Income (<strong>GNI</strong>)?</p>
<p>GNI is the total value of goods and services produced by a country plus money earned from overseas</p>
<p>What is the<strong>problem</strong>with using GNI?</p>
<p>Some countries may seem to have a high GNI as they are relatively wealthy and have a small population but it doesn't always mean that the population have a good quality of life</p>
<p>What are the limitations of using<strong>economic</strong>and<strong>social</strong>indicators to measure development?</p>
<ul>
<li>Data might be outdated</li>
<li>Some data is difficult to collect</li>
<li>Some information is unreliable</li>
<li>Informal work isn't included in data</li>
<li>Government may be corrupt</li>
</ul>
<p>What is the<strong>demographic transition model</strong>?</p>
<p>A geographical model that shows how a country's population changes over time</p>
<p>How is the demographic transition model linked to development?</p>
<p>As a country develops (becomes richer) the population of the country also changes. Typically, the birth rate and death rate lower as a country develops</p>
<p>What is happening at stage 1 of the demographic transition model?<em>(comment on births ,deaths and overall population)</em></p>
<ul> <li>High birth rate</li> <li>High death rate</li> <li>Population is stable and low</li> </ul>
<p>What is happening at stage 2 of the demographic transition model?<em>(comment on births, deaths and overall population)</em></p>
<ul> <li>Birth rate high</li> <li>Death rate starts to decline</li> <li>Population begins to increase</li> </ul>
<p>What is happening at stage 3 of the demographic transition model?<em>(comment on births, deaths and overall population)</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Birth rate drops rapidly</li>
<li>Death rate continues to slowly decrease</li>
<li>Population increasing at a slow rate</li>
</ul>
<p>What is happening at stage 4 of the demographic transition model?<em>(comment on births, deaths and overall population)</em></p>
<ul> <li>Low birth rate</li> <li>Low death rate</li> <li>Population is high</li> </ul>
<p>What is happening at stage 5 of the demographic transition model?<em>(comment on births, deaths and overall population)</em></p>
<ul> <li>Extremely low birth rate</li> <li>Death rate increases slightly (due to ageing population)</li> <li>Population decreases</li> </ul>
<p>What does the Demographic Transition Model look like?</p>
<p>What is '<strong>uneven development</strong>'?</p>
<p>Uneven development within a country is when some places develop, whilst others do not progress</p>
<p>On a global scale, some countries are experiencing development whilst many are not</p>
<p>List the<strong>factors</strong>that cause uneven development</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Physical</strong>causes: Landlocked countries, climate, extreme weather, lack of water</li>
<li><strong>Economic</strong>causes: trade</li>
<li><strong>Historical</strong>causes: Colonialism</li>
</ul>
<p>How can<strong>physical</strong>factors cause uneven development?</p>
<ul>
<li>Landlocked countries do not have a coastline so find it difficult to trade</li>
<li>Tropical climates: pests and diseases spread easily</li>
<li>Extreme weather e.g. drought hinders development</li>
</ul>
<p>How<strong>economic</strong>factors such as trade can cause uneven development?</p>
<p>Rich countries often buy raw materials from poor countries at a low cost. They then make these into higher priced manufactured goods and sell them on. Rich get richer, poorer remain poor</p>
<p>How can<strong>historical</strong>factors such as colonialism can cause uneven development?</p>
<p>Many richer nations such as North America and Europe had powerful colonies in Asia, Africa and South America. When the colonies gained independence, they had limited governance and order in society which destabilized these area and hindered development</p>
<p>Name some problems caused by uneven development</p>
<ul> <li>Big differences in health</li> <li>Big differences in wealth</li> <li>Migration (people move away from hardship)</li> </ul>
<p>Give some examples of<strong>health</strong>differences that result from uneven development</p>
<p><strong>LICs</strong>- most deaths are children under 15. Common causes of death are HIV/AIDS or diarrhoea related diseases and malaria</p>
<p><strong>HICs</strong>- most deaths are amongst people over 70. Common causes of death are heart disease, diabetes</p>
<p>Give some evidence to prove global disparities (differences) in<strong>wealth</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Fastest growth in wealth was North America (2014)</li>
<li>Qatar is the wealthiest country</li>
<li>China has had the highest growth in wealth of all NEEs</li>
<li>Africa has the smallest share of global wealth at 1%</li>
</ul>
<p>Why does uneven development lead to<strong>migration</strong>?</p>
<p>People suffering from the negatives of uneven development (e.g poverty, poor health) want to move away in search of an improved quality of life</p>
<p>What is the name given to people who move in search of work?</p>
<p>An economic migrant e.g. Europeanmigrants moving to the UK</p>
<p>Name the<strong>8</strong>strategies that can be used to<strong>close the development gap</strong></p>
<ul> <li>Investment</li> <li>Industrial development</li> <li>Tourism</li> <li>Aid</li> <li>Intermediate technology</li> <li>Fairtrade</li> <li>Debt Relief</li> <li>Micro finance loans</li> </ul>
<p>How can<strong>investment</strong>close the development gap?</p>
<p>Investment means spending money in a business of location. This is usually done by big companies (TNCs) in order for them to increase their profit, but it can improve the facilities for people in LICs and create jobs (multiplier effect)</p>
<p>How can<strong>industrial development</strong>close the development gap?</p>
<p>Developing an industry in an LIC triggers the<strong>multiplier effect</strong>. It creates jobs, which then increases spending and more facilities and services will then open, creating more jobs. More local people working means more tax is paid meaning the government can improve services for local people e.g. education</p>
<p>How can<strong>tourism</strong>close the development gap?</p>
<p>Some countries have amazing environments which make them an attractive location for tourists. This has led to the development of hotels and tourist attractions which create jobs and spending in the LIC. More local people get employed in the tourism industry which leads to more tax paid to the government</p>
<p>How can<strong>aid</strong>close the development gap?</p>
<p>Aid is a donation of money or needed resources (e.g. food, water). This money can then be spent on improving infrastructure or facilities such as education which then benefits the local people</p>
<p>How can<strong>intermediate technology</strong>close the development gap?</p>
<p>Intermediate technology is technology that is appropriate to a country. This could include building a wellwhich then can be used to improve the quality of life for people i.e. not having to walk hours for water. It must<strong><u>not</u></strong>replace local peoples' jobs</p>
<p>How can<strong>fairtrade</strong>close the development gap?</p>
<p>Fairtrade aims to improve the standards for poor farmers. As a result of fairtrade, the farmer will gain a more fair share of the earnings, which they can reinvest in improving their farm</p>
<p>How can<strong>debt relief</strong>close the development gap?</p>
<p>Debt relief means to cancel the debt of a country that is struggling to meet its repayments. The debt can be cancelled in exchange for the LIC spending more money on hospitals and schools</p>
<p>How can<strong>micro finance loans</strong>close the development gap?</p>
<p>Micro finance loans are small loans given to communities in LICs to help them start their own business. This is often because they don't have the initial money to begin the business</p>
<p>Give a named example of a place that has used<strong>tourism</strong>to close the development gap</p>
<p>Jamaica</p>
<p>What evidence is there that Jamaica needs development?</p>
<ul> <li>It has slow economic growth</li> <li>It has high debts</li> <li>High unemployment</li> </ul>
<p>Give some evidence that proves tourism has closed the <strong>development gap </strong>in Jamaica</p>
<ul>
<li>Tourism contributes 24% to Jamaica's GDP</li>
<li>Tourism provides jobs for 200,000 people</li>
<li>Development of new ports</li>
<li>Improved quality of life for people in the North (Ocho Rios)</li>
<li>Natural environment has been improved by landscaping</li>
</ul>
<p>Give some evidence that suggests tourism has<u><strong>NOT</strong></u>been successful in closing the development gap in Jamaica</p>
<ul>
<li>Tourists don't spend very much in Jamaica (average $70)</li>
<li>Not all parts of the island have been improved which leaves some parts more isolated</li>
<li>Not everyone in Jamaica has benefited from tourism, meaning they still live in poor housing with inadequate services</li>
</ul>
<p>What does NEE stand for?</p>
<p>Newly Emerging Economy</p>
<p>What is an Newly Emerging Economy?</p>
<p>A country that is going through a period of rapid economic growth</p>
<p>Give an example of the<strong>NEE</strong>you have studied</p>
<p>Nigeria</p>
<p>Where is Nigeria located?</p>
<p>Nigeria is a country located in Western Africa</p>
<p>Why is Nigeria an important country<strong>globally</strong>?</p>
<ul>
<li>It is the world's 21st largest economy</li>
<li>It supplies 2.7% of the world's oil (12th larger producer)</li>
<li>It has a diverse economy offering a range of jobs in the tertiary and quaternary sector</li>
<li>It is a big player in UN global peace keeping missions</li>
</ul>
<p>Why is Nigeria an important city<strong>nationally</strong>?</p>
<ul> <li>It has one of the fastest growing economies in Africa</li> <li>High GDP</li> <li>High farm output</li> <li>Location of TNC, Shell</li> </ul>
<p>Describe the<strong>political</strong>context of Nigeria</p>
<ul>
<li>Gained independence from the UK in 1960</li>
<li>Has a history of civil war</li>
<li>Many companies now investing in Nigeria</li>
<li>It has links with OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries), UN and the African Union</li>
</ul>
<p>Describe the<strong>social</strong>context of Nigeria</p>
<ul>
<li>Diverse religious beliefs</li>
<li>Increasing levels of conflict between different groups</li>
<li>Rise of extremist groups e.g. Boko Harem</li>
</ul>
<p>Describe the<strong>cultural</strong>context of Nigeria</p>
<ul>
<li>Diverse and varied culture</li>
<li>Popular Nigerian cinema: Nollywood</li>
<li>Range of music and sports events</li>
</ul>
<p>Describe the<strong>environment</strong>of Nigeria</p>
<p>Northern Nigeria is semi-desert</p>
<p>Southern Nigeria: high temperatures and high rainfall</p>
<p>What does Nigeria<strong>export</strong>?</p>
<p>Crude oil, refined petroleum, natural gas, rubber, cocoa and cotton</p>
<p>What are Nigeria's main<strong>imports</strong>?</p>
<p>Cars, refined petroleum, rice, wheat and telephones (due to its rising wealth)</p>
