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Developed Countries
The term developed country is used to describe countries that have a high
level of development according to some criteria. Which criteria, and which
countries are classified as being developed, is a contentious issue and is
surrounded by fierce debate. Economic criteria have tended to dominate
discussions. One such criterion is income per capita (how much money each
person on average makes). Another economic criterion is industrialization;
countries that are more industrialized would be described as developed. More
recently another measure, the Human Development Index (HDI), which combines
an economic measure, national income, with other measures, indices for life and
death expectancy and education has become prominent. This criterion would
define developed countries as those with a very high rating. However, many
anomalies exist when determining "developed" status by whichever measure is
used
Developed countries have post-industrial economies, meaning the service
sector provides more wealth than the industrial sector. They are contrasted with
developing countries, which are in the process of industrialization, or
undeveloped countries, which are pre-industrial and almost entirely agrarian –
have less cultivated land. Also, developed countries have lower crime levels,
higher standard of living, high percentage of educated people, and good access to
health care.
According to the International Monetary Fund, advanced economies
comprise 65.8% of global nominal GDP and 52.1% of global GDP (PPP) in 2010.[2]
In 2012, the ten largest advanced economies by either nominal GDP or GDP (PPP)
are the United States, Japan, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy,
Canada, Australia, Spain and South Korea.
Developing Countries
A developing country, also called a less-developed country, is a nation
with a lower living standard, underdeveloped industrial base, and low Human
Development Index (HDI) relative to other countries.[1] There is no universal,
agreed-upon criterion for what makes a country developing versus developed and
which countries fit these two categories,[2] although there are general reference
points such as a nation's GDP per capita compared to other nations. Also, the
general term less-developed country should not be confused with the specific
least developed country.
There is criticism of the use of the term developing country. The term
implies inferiority of a developing country or undeveloped country compared to a
developed country, which many countries dislike. It assumes a desire to develop
along the traditional Western model of economic development which a few
countries, such as Cuba and Bhutan, choose not to follow.[3] An alternative
measurement that has been suggested is that of gross national happiness,
measuring the actual satisfaction of people as opposed to how industrialized a
country is.
Countries with more advanced economies than other developing nations
but that have not yet demonstrated signs of a developed country, are often
categorized under the term newly industrialized countries.
Map of Developed v. Developing Countries
Developed = white/ Developing = grey
TASK: Read and answer the following Steps on your own paper
*Use a lined piece of paper to do the following tasks*
Selected Response Questions
Step 1: Choose the best answer
1. Developed countries were formed around:
a. Countries with desolate areas
b. Countries where the industrial revolution was strong
c. Countries with unsafe boundaries
d. Countries where less educated people live/lived
2. A developing countries does NOT have the following?
a. Clean water access
b. Poor health care
c. Low birth and death rates
d. Bad economy
Constructed Response Questions
Step 2: Read the question/statement and answer with a few complete sentences
1. Even though developing countries receive financial help, poverty is
still an issue. Some say they should be receiving other kind of help,
to eliminate poverty. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give at least two examples and suggest what other form of help can
be offered.
2. Based on the provided map, why do you think developed countries
are mostly in the Northern hemisphere and developing counties are
mostly in the Southern Hemisphere?
Performance Task:
Step 3: Write a 3 paragraph essay comparing and contrasting developed
and developing countries based on the information from the articles, the
provided map, and what you have learned in class.