ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If Country A has a low growth rate, high literacy rate, and largely tertiary level economic activity, then it is
A
developing
B
in transition
C
developed
D
in North Africa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Low-and middle-income economies are usually referred to as developing economies, and the Upper Middle Income and the High Income are referred to as Developed Countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most developed economies experience slower economic growth as compared to developing countries. For example, in 2016, India had a growth rate of 7.1% while the American economy was only growing at 1.6%.

Detailed explanation-3: -An economy with negative growth rates has declining wage growth and an overall contraction of the money supply. Economists view negative growth as a harbinger of a recession or depression.

Detailed explanation-4: -Special Considerations. A sluggish economy is harmful to most businesses since consumers are less likely to purchase their products. It may also have a negative effect on the labor market as businesses are less willing to hire more staff in times of weak economic growth.

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