Chapter 9
Chapter 9 DevelopmentIntroWhat are some popular vacation
spots?
Would you consider those places to be MDCs or LDCs?
How do you think local residents feel about the tourism?
What is this map showing us?
Human Development Index (HDI)A countrys level of development can
be distinguished according to three factors economic, social, and
demographicHDI created by the UN, recognizes that a countrys level
of development is a function of all three of these factorsHDI- uses
one economic factor, two social factors and one demographic factor
to best reveal a countrys level of developmentWhat region of world
has highest? Lowest?Flash CardEconomic Indicators of
DevelopmentWhat words come to mind when you think ECONOMY or
ECONOMIC?What types of economic indicators determine whether a
country is an LDC or an MDCs?With a partner brainstorm 3-4
characteristics for eachRead Key Issue 1: p.293-296 Economic
Indicators of Development
GDP: value of total output of goods & services produced IN a
country, usually in 1 yearWhich 15 countries do you think had
HIGHEST?
GDP 2011MDCLDC$15/hour$2/hourGovt mandated min. wagePer Capita
GDP $27,000$4,000Luxembourg: $60,000Some LDCs
