they had been dependent on only one or two exports. Also, wealth was in the hands of only a small percentage of people, while the rest of the people were poor. They also relied on other nations for manufactured goods, which made them dependent upon them. ed options c;
The GDP and standard of living have showed that countries that have done well over the past half-century, such as in South East Asia and some Latin American countries, have all been trade-oriented. The poor countries open to trade are doing better.
The poor often lack the basic skills that would make taking part in the economy possible. Often the poor have little education. Many cannot read. Most cannot find or get jobs.
a growing gap between the rich and the poor.
Economic Growth, High Population, Poor Development, Corruption
The developing world
Because after they fought for their independence, the nations went into ruins, economical, political and discipline problems.
The Developing World - GradPoint/NovaNet
The Developing World - GradPoint/NovaNet
It depends on your definition of 'low'. Most Latin American nations have a literacy rate of 90% or more, with the exceptions being some of the poorest countries such as Guatemala (70.6%), Nicaragua (67.5%) and Honduras (76.2%)
Wealthy nations may invest in poor ones to promote economic development, create new markets for their goods and services, improve political stability, and address global challenges such as poverty and climate change. These investments can also benefit the wealthy nation by opening up new opportunities for trade and investment.
Before Independence, Latin America was ruled by European Nations, and after, the criolles gained political power, but the mestizos and Native Americans remained poor.
Due to a long history of colonialism they suffered from ethnic conflicts, and a lack of education and technology.
The wealthy nations gain market expansion, if they are wise enough to see the potential. Therefore they should invest in the economic advancement of the poor nations
they had been dependent on only one or two exports. Also, wealth was in the hands of only a small percentage of people, while the rest of the people were poor. They also relied on other nations for manufactured goods, which made them dependent upon them. ed options c;
There was political instability. Europe and North America dominated over its political and economic affairs. Revolutions, civil wars and regimes were frequent and proved very costly. There was racial disunity too.
Barry J. Stenger has written: 'The option for the poor in Latin American liberation theology' -- subject(s): Biblical teaching, Catholic Church, Church work with the poor, Liberation theology, Poor