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What amount is estimated to represent the worth of lost sovereign natural resources?
What amount is estimated to represent the worth of lost sovereign natural resources?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor for the improvement of economic and institutional conditions?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor for the improvement of economic and institutional conditions?
Which approach is recommended to contextualize the problem and solution in economic terms?
Which approach is recommended to contextualize the problem and solution in economic terms?
What is one of the recommended improvements for addressing economic issues?
What is one of the recommended improvements for addressing economic issues?
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According to the content, which phenomenon is related to the implications of poor quality economic growth?
According to the content, which phenomenon is related to the implications of poor quality economic growth?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of developing countries?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of developing countries?
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Which country is noted as a remarkable example of economic surge among developing nations?
Which country is noted as a remarkable example of economic surge among developing nations?
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What factor contributes to learning poverty in developing countries?
What factor contributes to learning poverty in developing countries?
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What percentage of developed countries' share does the group of developing economies consist of?
What percentage of developed countries' share does the group of developing economies consist of?
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Which of the following is a common outcome of rural-to-urban migration in developing countries?
Which of the following is a common outcome of rural-to-urban migration in developing countries?
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Which characteristic is associated with the social structure of developing countries?
Which characteristic is associated with the social structure of developing countries?
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Which factor is least likely to contribute to economic growth in developing countries?
Which factor is least likely to contribute to economic growth in developing countries?
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What is a significant observation in health and education across most developing nations in recent years?
What is a significant observation in health and education across most developing nations in recent years?
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What type of economic growth refers to using more resources?
What type of economic growth refers to using more resources?
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Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as contributing to GDP increase?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as contributing to GDP increase?
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Which type of capital involves skills and education of the workforce?
Which type of capital involves skills and education of the workforce?
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What is a key condition for increasing people's self-esteem as mentioned in the content?
What is a key condition for increasing people's self-esteem as mentioned in the content?
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Which of the following countries is associated with significant economic growth patterns?
Which of the following countries is associated with significant economic growth patterns?
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Which factor could enhance the range of choice variables for individuals?
Which factor could enhance the range of choice variables for individuals?
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What does intensive economic growth focus on?
What does intensive economic growth focus on?
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Which category reflects countries like Japan in terms of economic development?
Which category reflects countries like Japan in terms of economic development?
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Which factor is NOT included in the economic growth inputs?
Which factor is NOT included in the economic growth inputs?
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Sustainable development aims to support which of the following?
Sustainable development aims to support which of the following?
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What is meant by 'jobless growth'?
What is meant by 'jobless growth'?
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How does geography influence economic development?
How does geography influence economic development?
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What constitutes 'rootless growth' in the context of the case study?
What constitutes 'rootless growth' in the context of the case study?
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What does 'voiceless growth' imply?
What does 'voiceless growth' imply?
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Which of the following describes a characteristic of 'futureless growth'?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of 'futureless growth'?
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What factor can influence the trajectory of economic development?
What factor can influence the trajectory of economic development?
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According to the Human Development Report, how can growth be characterized?
According to the Human Development Report, how can growth be characterized?
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What is a common misconception about economic growth?
What is a common misconception about economic growth?
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What is a primary indicator of economic development in countries transitioning from agricultural to manufacturing economies?
What is a primary indicator of economic development in countries transitioning from agricultural to manufacturing economies?
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Which factor can contribute to internal conflict and political instability in developing nations?
Which factor can contribute to internal conflict and political instability in developing nations?
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What percentage of the world's population lived on less than $5.50 per day as of 2017?
What percentage of the world's population lived on less than $5.50 per day as of 2017?
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Which issue is often a challenge for developing countries in their economic markets?
Which issue is often a challenge for developing countries in their economic markets?
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What has significantly decreased in the global population from 1981 to 2017 regarding income levels?
What has significantly decreased in the global population from 1981 to 2017 regarding income levels?
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Which characteristic is common among successful development stories such as South Korea?
Which characteristic is common among successful development stories such as South Korea?
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Which aspect of geography often influences agriculture and public health in developing countries?
Which aspect of geography often influences agriculture and public health in developing countries?
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How do agricultural subsidies in wealthier nations affect developing countries?
How do agricultural subsidies in wealthier nations affect developing countries?
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Study Notes
Economic Growth
- Economic Growth focuses on the quantitative change or expansion of a country's economy.
- There are two types of economic growth:
- Extensive: Utilizing more resources
- Intensive: Focusing on efficiency
What Accounts for Economic Growth?
- Countries like the U.S., Europe, and Japan experienced decades of economic growth.
- GDP growth is attributed to various factors, including:
- Aggregate Demand
- Labor Productivity
- Technological Innovation
- Investment in Manufactured Capital
- Taking advantage of Trade Opportunities
Development and Freedom
- There is a relationship between development and freedom.
- Development can lead to increased freedom, but it’s important to note that economic growth is just one factor.
Futureless Growth
- This refers to economic growth that comes at the cost of environmental and social sustainability.
- It's a concept that is increasingly relevant in the context of climate change and resource depletion
Sustainable Development
- This is an approach to development that emphasizes meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Characteristics of Developing Countries
- There are a number of characteristics that are commonly seen in developing countries, such as:
- Lower levels of income and productivity compared to developed countries
- Lower levels of human capital attainment
- Higher levels of inequality and poverty
- Higher rates of population growth and a younger age structure
- Larger rural populations and rural-to-urban migration
- More social fractionalization
- Lower levels of industrialization and manufactured exports
- Geographical challenges and varying natural resource endowments
- Less developed financial and other markets
- Weaker institutions and greater external dependence
Case Study: Philippines
- Economic growth in the Philippines has been challenged with issues like “jobless growth” where GDP grows but there is little improvement in employment.
- The Philippines faces other challenges, including:
- Rootless Growth: Displacement of communities due to development projects.
- Voiceless Growth: Environmental and social injustice with concerns about land grabbing, human rights abuses, and corruption.
- Futureless Growth: Lack of sustainable practices that endanger the future with environmental degradation and a disregard for future generations
Policy Recommendations for the Philippines
- Improvement of economic and institutional conditions, focusing on areas such as:
- Increasing per capita income
- Improving the initial human capital stock
- Addressing ethno-linguistic fragmentation
- Increasing literacy rates
- Expanding access to infrastructure
- Implementing effective agrarian reform programs
- Utilization of Clinical Economics to better understand the complexities of economic problems and design more effective solutions
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This quiz covers key concepts of economic growth, including the types of growth, factors contributing to it, and the interplay between development and freedom. It also discusses the implications of growth on sustainability and the environment. Test your understanding of these vital economic principles!
