Seven Problems Facing Developing Countries That Make Their Path to Development

question 57

Essay

Seven problems facing developing countries that make their path to development difficult are: (a)Political instability, (b)Corruption, (c)Lack of appropriate institutions, (d)Lack of investment, (e)Inappropriate education, (f)Overpopulation, (g)Poor health and diseases.Briefly explain two of these problems,indicating how they make development difficult.

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Definitions:

Consumer's Level

Refers to the consumption patterns, preferences, and purchasing power of individuals or households within an economy.

Budget Line

A graphical depiction of all possible combinations of goods a consumer can afford with a given budget, at fixed prices.

Slope

The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, reflecting the rate of change from one point on the line to another.

Maximizing Utility

The economic principle that individuals seek to obtain the highest level of satisfaction or benefit from their consumption choices.