The document discusses how a washing machine can lead to a richer country through a multiplier effect. It notes that a washing machine requires water, electricity, and detergent to operate. Fetching water and chopping wood is often work done by girls that takes many hours each day. Better access to education can lead to better jobs, where people pay taxes to improve infrastructure for education and transportation. This creates a multiplier effect, as employed people can buy washing machines and other appliances, saving time that can then be spent on more productive work or leisure.

1. The Magic Washing
Machine

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3. What do you need
in order for the
washing machine
to be able to
work?
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Fetching water and firewood is often a job given to
girls.
Finding water and wood takes hours out of the day
and puts people at personal risk
Better education can lead to people getting better
jobs.
When people are employed, they pay taxes, which
are spent on improving infrastructure including
education and transport.
Employed people have disposable income, which
can be spent on washing machines and other
gadgets.
Multiplier effect
USE SOME OR ALL OF THESE / ADD YOUR OWN
FLOW CHART TO EXPLAIN HOW THE WASHING
MACHINE ENDS UP WITH A RICHER COUNTRY

5. Why is the washing machine ‘magic’?