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Development Theories and Global Inequality
Two major theories explain how countries develop - and they completely disagree with each other! Frank's theory argues that poor countries stay poor because rich nations exploit them through cheap labour, political interference, and dodgy high-interest loans that trap them in debt.
Rostow's theory is more optimistic, suggesting all countries can progress through five stages: from traditional farming societies to mass consumption economies with loads of trade and technology. Think of it like levelling up in a video game - each stage unlocks better economic opportunities.
Globalisation - the world becoming more interconnected - happens when TNCs (transnational corporations) operate across multiple countries and governments promote free trade. However, this creates winners and losers, often making global inequality worse.
Quick Tip: Remember GDP measures a country's total economic output, whilst HDI combines life expectancy, education, and income for a fuller picture of development.
The consequences of global inequality are massive: poor healthcare and education, higher crime rates, less political influence, and environmental damage from desperate industrialisation attempts.
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Development Strategies and India Case Study
Top-down development aims big - think massive infrastructure projects funded by governments, international organisations, or TNCs. It uses high-tech solutions and skilled workers, potentially transforming entire economies. However, it's expensive, often lacks local input, and corruption can derail projects.
Bottom-up development focuses on helping local communities directly through intermediate technology that's easy to maintain using local materials and skills. It's cheaper and creates local jobs, but operates on a much smaller scale.
India perfectly demonstrates these dynamics in action. As the world's second-largest population and fifth-largest economy, it's attracted tons of international companies seeking cheap labour and huge markets.
Reality Check: TNCs in India create jobs and boost economic growth, but often exploit workers with poor conditions and low pay.
Emerging nations like India benefit from globalisation because they offer large, cheap workforces, decent infrastructure, and governments willing to accept foreign investment. Yet this same globalisation can increase inequality, as free trade and labour movement often benefit rich countries more than poor ones.
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Rostow's theory is more optimistic, suggesting all countries can progress through five stages: from traditional farming societies to mass consumption economies with loads of trade and technology. Think of it like levelling up in a video game - each stage unlocks better economic opportunities.
Globalisation - the world becoming more interconnected - happens when TNCs (transnational corporations) operate across multiple countries and governments promote free trade. However, this creates winners and losers, often making global inequality worse.
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