The document provides information about developed and developing societies by discussing various economic, social, political, and cultural indicators of development. It defines development as the process of increasing a country's wealth through diversification and efficiency, as well as expanding choices for people. Examples are given of highly developed, developed, moderately developed, and least developed countries. Key factors that influence development are also outlined such as natural resources, colonialism, institutions, and political leadership.
3. INSTRUCTIONS
Write down all of the ideas, terms, etc.
that come to mind when you hear these phrases:
“developed society”
“developing society”
Think about economic, social, political, and cultural indicators.
5. We can also measure development
in political and cultural terms.
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7. Process of increasing country’s wealth
Diversification of goods and services
Increasing efficiency of production
Progress measured by:
Changes in economic structure
Increasing per capita income
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9. Process of expanding choices of people in a society
to lead lives they value.
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12. Examples of Highly Developed Countries
France Japan
United States United Kingdom
29. Americans disengaged
from political involvement
Loss of membership in
civic organizations
Impact of “individualizing”
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31. Shape individuals’ incentives for investment
Human creations designed to solve problems
Determine how economic benefits from
growth are divided amongst society
37. Promote or hinder development
Leaders have impact through:
Choosing policies
Constructing coalitions of supporters for policies
Establishing / maintaining successful economic
or political institutions
Nigeria, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone are all developing countries.
Muhammadu Buhari is the President of Nigeria.
Paul Kagame is the President of Rwanda.
Ernest Bai Koroma is the President of Sierra Leone.
Take-Away Point:
- Leadership matters because of policies leaders choose, kinds of coalitions of supporters they create, and the quality of institutions they help create