Practice Case Study 2: South Korea – From Poverty to Prosperity - 5.2 | 5. Development Economics | IB 10 Individuals & Societies - Economics
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Case Study 2: South Korea – From Poverty to Prosperity

5.2 - Case Study 2: South Korea – From Poverty to Prosperity

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What was the state of South Korea's economy in the early 1950s?

💡 Hint: Think about what war does to a country's economy.

Question 2 Easy

What does GDP per capita measure?

💡 Hint: It's an economic indicator giving average income.

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Question 1

What was one factor that significantly contributed to South Korea's economic transformation?

Natural resources
Investment in education
Foreign aid

💡 Hint: Think about what builds a strong economy.

Question 2

True or False: South Korea became a high-income economy in just a few decades.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the timeframe of their transformation.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Assess the relationship between education investment and economic growth using South Korea as an example. Include potential counterarguments.

💡 Hint: Consider both direct benefits and underlying factors.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique the effectiveness of South Korea's approach compared to another developing nation. What lessons can be drawn?

💡 Hint: Use another country’s development strategy as a benchmark.

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