SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Question
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industrialized with low average income
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are less economically developed and have a less average income
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US and Canada
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Most European countries
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Detailed explanation-1: -Least developed countries (LDCs) are low-income countries confronting severe structural impediments to sustainable development. They are highly vulnerable to economic and environmental shocks and have low levels of human assets.
Detailed explanation-2: -Many poor countries lack preparation for an industrial revolution and require complete social and cultural revolutions as well, indicating that they are economically more impoverished than countries that developed in the 19th century.
Detailed explanation-3: -Underdeveloped countries are those with low levels of industrialization, low standards of living and poor economies. They may also be referred to as developing nations or less developed countries (LDCs). Developed countries are those that have a higher GDP and higher life expectancy.
Detailed explanation-4: -Inadequate technology & capital. Low saving rates. Dual economy. Varying dependence on international trade. Rapid population growth (1.6% to DCs’ 0.1% yearly) Low literacy & school enrollment rates. Unskilled labor force. Poorly developed institutions.