Developed vs Developing World Facts about Inequality 10

Developed vs. Developing World

Facts about Inequality 10. 7 million children worldwide do not live until their fifth birthday. u More than 1 billion people survive in poverty on less than $1 day. u The world’s richest 500 individuals have a combined income greater than that of the poorest 416 million. u

Question to Ponder u How does the developing world compare with the developed world in terms of economic, social, and population characteristics?

Developing Developed u Economy • • • u u • • • Strong and growing Low unemployment Stable middle class Society u • High literacy rates • Low birth rates u Population • Slow population growth • Access to health care Economy Stagnant High unemployment Large lower class Society • Low literacy rates • High birth rates u Population • Rapid population growth • Little access to health care

Geography of Development

Issues in the Developing World

Question to Ponder u What are the links between economic development and political freedom? • Hint—Consider the type of government favored by “developed” nations on the world map!

Economic & Political Freedom u Free market economies = rising standards of living • Expanding middle class u Large middle class = more educated population • Growing demands for political freedoms and individual rights • Examples—Taiwan and South Korea

Question to Ponder What impact are economic development and rapid population growth having on the environment? u

Environmental Challenges Pollution u Loss of habitat u Ozone depletion u

Social Challenges Poverty u Poor health u Illiteracy u Famine u

Developed vs. Developing Developed u Good educational system; school required Developing u Schooling not available to all citizens of country.

Developed vs. Developing Developed u Widely available health care. Developing u Poor health care; not enough doctors.

Developed vs. Developing Developed u Many manufacturing and service industries. Farmers use technology. Developing u Live by subsistence farming in rural areas. Few businesses.

Developed vs. Developing Developed u Participate in international trade Developing u Few items to trade

Developed vs. Developing Developed u People mostly live in cities. Developing u People live mostly in rural areas.

Developed vs. Developing Developed u People have access to telephone and are part of global network. Developing u Modern communications are not found outside of city.

Main Issues to Solve Health Care 2. Education 3. Economic Opportunity 1.

PED or PING? Game

Can we determine status without stats? NO! We need to use data to understand how successful a country is supporting their citizens. u Where do we get the information? u • http: //hdr. undp. org/en/countries • https: //www. cia. gov/library/publications /the-world-factbook/