Economics B A-Level
Economic development
What Economic development means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Economic development
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A broader, qualitative concept encompassing improvements in living standards, education, healthcare, and human welfare, often measured by the Human Development Index (HDI).
Topics that use Economic development
- Reducing poverty (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Economic growth
- Government intervention
- Income distribution
- International aid
- Labour markets
- Non-governmental organisations
- Welfare improvement
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