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Development
Economic Development
Economic development implies changes in
income, savings and investment along with
Implications progressive changes in socio-economic
structure of country (institutional and
technological changes).
Development relates to growth of human
capital indexes, a decrease in inequality
Factors figures, and structural changes that improve
the general population's quality of life.
Qualitative. HDI (Human Development
Index), gender- related index (GDI), Human
Measurement
poverty index (HPI), infant mortality, literacy
rate etc.
Brings qualitative and quantitative changes in
Effect
the economy
Economic development is more relevant to
measure progress and quality of life in
Relevance developing nations.
Scope
Economic Growth
Economic growth refers to an increase in
the real output of goods and services in
the country.
Economic development is a broad term that does not have a single, unique
definition.
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Economic growth means higher GDP meaning higher GDP per capita. Higher incomes
usually indicate a better standard of living. Though this might be problematic as
growing GDPs dont always mean better standard of living primarily due to the
presence of income inequality.
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Data indicates that higher GDP usually leads to better HDI hence improved economic
indicators of welfare.
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Rising GDP means more monies for governments. The increased tax revenue can be
utilised on public services to further development.
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