Developed, Developing and Underdeveloped Populations

Which of the following is an indicator of economic development?

• High illiteracy

• Unskilled labor force

• Gross domestic product per capita

• Under developed tertiary sectors

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There are a number of indicators concerning the economic development of a nation. Which of the following is NOT considered to be such an indicator?

• distribution of urban/rural population

• religious freedoms

• educational opportunities

• environmental controls

Why might birthrates in developing nations tend to be higher than those in developed nations?

• Birth control is more available in

  developing nations.

• Large families are needed for subsistence

  farming.

• More child-care assistance is available in

  developing nations.

• Military concerns dictate the need for

  larger populations.

Countries with high infant mortality rates and low life expectancy are in which level of economic development?

• More Developed

• Newly Industrialized

• Less Developed

Is this country developed or developing?

• developed

• developing

Three indicators of development of a country

• GDP per capita, literacy rate and life expectancy.

• Richness, industrial production and business

• Multinationals and industry

• Technology, trade and research