Economic Growth and Development
How likely it is that a child will die between birth and the age of 5.
Child mortality rate
This Asian country, known for its rapid economic growth and high standard of living, ranks consistently high on the HDI. It excels in healthcare, education, and technology. The country is also home to a world-leading automotive industry.
Japan, South Korea and China
This country, known for its diverse economy, is a leading exporter of agricultural products like corn, soybeans, and wheat, as well as high-tech military equipment and machinery.
The United States
This approach to global trade emphasizes fair wages, working conditions, and environmental sustainability for producers, especially in developing countries.
Fair trade
Migrants may send money back to their families in their home countries. What is the term for money transferred by migrants to their families?
Remittances
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The three key factors used to measure the Human Development Index.
Life expectancy, years in education and income (GNI)
This country in Asia is one of the world’s largest exporters of information technology services, including software development and IT consulting.
India
Advantage of free trade are creating jobs and encouraging competition which can lead to an increased supply of goods. What is one other key advantage to free trade?
Lower prices for consumers
A person moves from Syria to Germany due to the ongoing civil war and threats to their safety, seeking refuge from persecution.
Political migration
Economic _______________ is a process where a nation improves the economic, political and social well-being of its people.
development
This European country had the highest ranking on the Human Development Index in 2022.
Switzerland
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Fair trade certification is often given to products like coffee, chocolate, and bananas. What is one benefit of fair trade for producers?
Minimum wages or better working conditions
In some countries, migration is a result of political instability or violence. What is the term for people who flee their home countries due to fear of persecution?
Refugees
The amount of money earned per person in a nation.
Income per capita
This Northeast African country, known for piracy, had the lowest ranking on the Human Development Index in 2022.
Somalia
This country in Asia is known for its vast manufacturing sector, particularly in electronics, textiles, and toys, with products like smartphones and computers being major exports.
China
Free trade can lead to unethical practices where children are forced to work in poor conditions for little or no pay.
Child labour
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Economic growth means an economy has increased its ability to produce more things, like goods and services. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as:
1. discovering natural resources
2. improving infrastructures
3. advancements in technology to increase productivity
4. teaching people new skills
5. introducing rules or agreements that promote trade
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This East African country has seen rapid growth in its agricultural exports, particularly in coffee, and is known for its emerging role in the global market.
Ethiopia
This is a term used to describe the unfair treatment of workers in low-wage countries, where they are paid very little and work in unsafe environments.
Exploitation
A farmer from the Philippines relocates to a nearby coastal area due to the loss of land caused by rising sea levels.
Environmental migration