Introduction to Economic Development - to go with two worksheets posted online.

1. How do we decide if a country is an MEDC or an LEDC? Write no more than three words on your piece of paper.

7. What is development? Development means change and growth and it is occurring continuously all over the world. Measuring it may include looking at health, education, cultural and political freedom as well as wealth. It often refers to an increase in wealth for a country and its citizens but it is also associated with improving people’s quality of life or standard of living .