1.2 - Economic Growth vs. Economic Development
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Define economic growth and provide one example.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a country enhances its production capability.
What does economic development aim to improve?
💡 Hint: Consider factors apart from wealth.
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What is economic growth primarily measured by?
💡 Hint: It's a number that reflects the total production of a country.
True or False: Economic development only focuses on increasing income.
💡 Hint: Think about health and education as part of development.
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Critically evaluate the impact of economic growth in China over the past three decades. What social indicators can demonstrate whether this growth has translated into true economic development?
💡 Hint: Consider both the numerical growth and social improvements.
Discuss the potential dangers of focusing solely on economic growth. What might be some unintended consequences of this approach?
💡 Hint: Think about sustainability and its relationship to economic policies.
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