Many factors contribute to a country’s economic development. — OCR GCSE Geography
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Many factors contribute to a country’s economic development. explained
Many factors contribute to a country’s economic development.
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covers 10 specification points, including Case study of one LIDC or EDC. This should… and The country’s geographical location, and…. Open a point below for its explanation and revision guidance.
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- Case study of one LIDC or EDC. This should illustrate its changing economic development, including the influence of and interrelationships between:
- the country’s geographical location, and environmental context (landscape, climate, ecosystems, availability and type of natural resources)
- the country’s political development and relationships with other states
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- principal imports and exports and the relative importance of trade
- the role of international investment
- population and employment structure changes over time
- social factors, including access to education and healthcare provision
- technological developments, such as communications technology
- one aid project.
- Using the case study of the LIDC or EDC explore Rostow’s model to determine the country’s path of economic development.