In this lesson, you studied countries with various types of population growth. Based on the information in the lesson and what you learned from the assessment, what conclusions can you draw about the characteristics of rapidly growing countries, countries with moderate growth, and shrinking countries?…
1. The difference between a developing and a developed country are typically based on economics. A developing country usually has a low level of affluent citizens, and higher levels of unemployment. Developing countries also have lower education rates, and often times undeveloped, rural type villages. Developed countries usually have technological advantages, better roads, stable governments, higher education rates, and good health care.…
In conducting further research on developing nations, the student focused more on learning about educational growth in these nations, which also had an impact on the business and technological growth in them as well. In an article written by Rossana Patron, titled “Public education in developing countries: Cost-effectiveness of education policies and endowments growth”, it was brought to light the inflow of new workers being dominated by unskilled labor due to high incidence of early dropouts in primary and secondary education (2011, pg. 329). Developing countries also suffered a higher rate of poor performance at fundamental levels of education, due to low quality educational standards being taught. This is turn caused a higher rate of…
7)Considering the lack of natural resources, the labor problems. and the lack of capital and little industrialization of developing countries, how can developing countries develop?…
Multinational enterprises (MNEs) like Bata must operate in countries with different political and legal conditions, so the political impact on the foreign investments is very important. This paper explains this issue based on the Bata case in three parts. The first part evaluates the different ways in which Bata has interacted with foreign political systems in its investments and operations aboard. In the second part, the advantages and disadvantages, which MNEs bring to their company and the host-country when doing foreign direct investment, are analyzed relating to the Bata case. And the last part gives a detailed analysis of the complex political impact on international business with reference to the political environment in general; also supply the way of formulating effective political strategy.…
The political system of a country integrates different groups into a functioning, self-sustaining, and self-governing society (Daniels, Radebaugh, & Sullivan, 2007, para. 1). Creating a majority of people in society that accepts present political views can result in positive benefits including the attraction of foreign investment and international trade. When turmoil among the people and the roles of government exists, friction occur creating unpleasant unrest. This unrest becomes a deterrent to foreign companies doing business or about to do business within the country.…
Describe the economic and political systems of three countries on three different continents (one of which is the United States and the other two non-western) in the 20th Century. Compare their political and economic systems and discuss the effects on each country s relative progress in achieving economic growth, and fair distribution of income and economic opportunity.…
3. Historical events such as the end of the cold war and the rendering Marxist theories only proving the uneven development in these countries. Also things like geography and cultural difference are part of the problem.…
3. Speculate on the major reasons why certain countries have lagged behind other countries in economic development. Recommend three (3) generic actions that the three (3) researched major competitors could take in order to encourage economic progress within these countries. Provide a rationale for your response.…
The reason some countries are finically stable than other countries is due to their government or political systems. Successful or prosperous countries are productive and utilize factors such as labor, capital and natural resources. In addition laws, and regulations assist with organizing a fair system for entrepreneurial abilities. Therefore, political fairness, and honesty plays a role in wages for labor, and profit. In addition, some countries have limited resources, and this also contributes to a countries economical statues.…
How do Demographic Indicators Assist Geographer In Identifying Levels of Development for a Country or Region?…
c. Education and technology: economically stronger nations have better schools and implement technology more quickly than weaker nations…
Be able to define, explain the characteristics, and compare the differences between Economic Growth and Economic Development. Tied to this question, or perhaps, as another potential question, be able to discuss the various reasons "why some countries are poor."…
Just as how no one can control what family they are born into, no one can control what country they are raised in as a child. As a result of being born into different countries and better families, some are lucky enough to grow up and live a better life than others that were not lucky enough to be born into a great country. The reason why some countries are better than others are due to things such as geography, opportunity, and education. Another important factor that contributes to people living better lives than others is because the government system in one country is better than the other. The way that the government is set up in a country is a big contributing factor to the way in which the citizens live their life. For example, American citizens absolutely live a better life than North Korean citizens and the government has to do with…
The fast growth of the above-mentioned countries have been attributed to implemented policies and specific conditions in Asia. According to (Radelet, Sachs and Lee, 1997), there are four main reasons that these countries experienced fast growth compared to other nations in the world. The first is that each of the HPAEs had “substantial potential for catching up.” In the 1960s, they were still having low incomes. However, there was already an emphasis on education, thus they were already producing highly-educated workers. The second is that their “geographical and structural characteristics” were very much favorable to their development. All these countries have also been affected by the Second World War and the changes that followed in terms of demography also favored faster growth. The third reason is their strategies and policies being conducive to economic growth. The final reason is that these countries’ recognize the role that “labor-intensive” manufactured exports” has in the world economy. The leaders were aware that to be able to participate in the global economy there was a need to implement…