Economic Development and Quality of Life

Quality of life has increased overall, but has remained low in places like:

Gender inequality exists and countries must try to allow fair treatment for all its citizens.

An industry that harvests natural resources from nature, such as oil or forestry.

Burkina Faso is an example of a least developed economy.

A country that is underdeveloped and relies mostly on primary industries and is largely rural. 

General well being or happiness of a person or society as measured by meeting basic needs

A country with some economic development, mostly in secondary and tertiary industries:

value of all the goods and services produces by a country in one year

Economy where producers and consumers make economic decisions. Little government control.

An economy where business and government share decisions and regulations are in place.

a condition that can be observed or measured

Spain is an example of a developed country.

The lack of quality between people or groups of people

In Brazil, Burma and Indonesia, vast areas of forest have been cut and burned down for farming.

From 1996-2001, the Taliban banned girls from going to school in Afghanistan.

An industry that uses natural resources to make consumer products, like packaging for food.

In places like__________, quality of life has increased due to increase in health & education.

1 child dies every minute from:

By 2020, China, Brazil & India may have a greater economic input than Canada, the US, & Europe

Industry that focuses on the application of ideas and knowledge such as software or development

Percentage of people who have a reasonable opportunity to go to school

 Economy based on traditional practices, relying on skills and knowledge of people like hunting

An industry that provides goods or services, such as retail stores or restaurants.

percentage of people who can read and write a simple sentence and do basic calculations

An economy where the government owns and controls all resources and makes all decisions. 

Thailand is an example of a developing economy.

Having little or no money, possessions or other resources to meet basic needs

A country that is established is said to have a :

A condition in which people are treated the same way, regardless of individual differences