Chapter 16.2
Global Development: How Nations Grow and Improve Living Standards
Explore how countries around the world use education, infrastructure, trade, and resource management to build stronger economies and better lives for their citizens.
What You'll Learn
HDI measures development using life expectancy, education, and income.
Infrastructure investment in roads and hospitals drives national economic growth.
The development gap separates wealthy nations from struggling developing countries.
Education and healthcare build human capital essential for sustainable development.
What You'll Practice
1
Students analyze how natural resources affect economic development outcomes.
2
Learners match key development terms like HDI, SDGs, and microfinance.
3
Practice questions explore infrastructure, education, and trade barrier concepts.
Why This Matters
Understanding global development equips students to analyze real-world inequalities and evaluate the strategies nations use to build sustainable, prosperous societies.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
HDI
Sustainable Development
Development Gap
Microfinance
Digital Divide
NC Curriculum Aligned
