Developed, Developing and Undeveloped Notes

Developed EconomiesRich Countries

Urban: Most of the population lives in cities Farming: Farming is done commercially,

not for immediate survival Jobs: Things like businesses and services Families: Smaller families because the

children don’t need to work, lives with immediate family

Education: All people attend school Industrialization: Has industry, factories,

and has a high level of technology

Developed EconomiesRich Countries (continued)

Work: parents work outside the home Needs: all needs are met, especially

survival Foods: Food is purchased, not grown Choices: People have lots of choices for

their own lives and future Hope: People hope for more and bigger

stuff

Developing EconomiesIn-Between Countries

In-Between: Some small cities and small farming

Farming: Some farming is done for money, but much is done for survival

Jobs: There is less farming done and more business and service jobs starting to form

Transportation: Bikes and motor bikes, but they are hoping for a car

Education: Some people attend school Industrialization: A few industries and

factories exist as well as some technology

Developing EconomiesIn-Between Countries (continued)

Work: Work outside the home sometimes

Needs: Some needs are met, and they are now working on getting both needs and wants

Electricity/Water: They now have this luxury as well as running water

Choices: Some choices for their lives and future

Hopes: Wish to meet their survival needs and have only wants

Undeveloped EconomiesPoor Countries

Rural: People live in the countryside, no cities

Farming: Farm to feed themselves and survive

Jobs: Both parents work at home on the farm

Transportation: Animal, foot, sometimes a bike

Education: Little to no education

Industrialization: Basically just farms, no store bought items

Undeveloped EconomiesPoor Countries

Families/ Work: People live with their extended families so there is more help with work; larger families since more children are needed to help with work

Needs: People work to meet their survival needs

Technology: No technology; handmade tools and clothes

Choices: people have very little choices for their lives and future

Hopes: They want food, safety, and health care

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