a view that suggests that countries move through five stages of economic development, proposed by Rostow

the secondary economic sector, involving making goods from raw materials or other manufactured products (for example motor vehicles)

a socialist view that explains how the core (developed countries) exploit the periphery, proposed by Frank

Rostow’s and Frank’s theories about development over time

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about global economic development. Pupils learn how, using a variety of measures, economic development is unequal and how this is reflected in demographic characteristics. Pupils learn about the causes and consequences of inequality and consider how they can be reduced.

Global inequalities

Extreme {{}} means living on less than $2.15 a day

Globally, how many people live in extreme poverty?

Science and technology can increase the productivity of agriculture.

Higher yields enables international trade.

Income from international trade invested in new industry (manufacturing).

Export of goods produced by the manufacturing sector leads to

increased incomes and a higher standard of living

Rostow’s modernisation theory suggests that international trade is central to economic development, put the steps in the correct order.

The core (developed countries) exploit the periphery

The periphery exploit the core (developed countries)

Countries move through five stages of economic development

Which of the below describe Frank's dependency theory?

When we consider intergovernmental organisations, what does U.N. stand for?

The unequal distribution of resources within a country

The unequal distribution of wealth and resources between countries

The differences in population growth rates between countries

The differences in political systems around the world

Which of the following is a key measure of development?

GNI per capita of more than $1045 but less than $12 695

Match the world bank classification of a country's development with its definition.

Colonised countries developed advanced economies during colonial rule

Colonial powers made political and economic systems that only benefited them

Colonised countries were more technologically advanced than colonising countries

Colonialism helped to spread wealth and reduce inequality

How does colonial history contribute to global inequality?

It reduces inequality by helping all countries grow equally

It can increase and reduce inequality, depending on access to global markets

How does globalisation impact global inequality?

Starter Quiz