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Unit 6 Notes. February 10. Where are MDCs and LDCs Distributed?. More developed regions North America and Europe Other MDCs with high HDI = Russia, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand Less developed regions Latin America = highest HDI among LDCs - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Where are MDCs and LDCs Distributed?
• More developed regions– North America and Europe– Other MDCs with high HDI = Russia, Japan, Australia,
and New Zealand• Less developed regions– Latin America = highest HDI among LDCs– Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia = similar
HDI– South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa = low levels of
development
Core and Periphery Model
Figure 9-32
Underdeveloped countries defined by their dependence on a developed core region
Core and Periphery
Figure 9-32
Core Area▪ MDC▪ Manufacturing: light labor needs▪ Example: television research and design
▪ Centrally located Peripheral Area▪ LDC▪ Manufacturing: labor-intensive▪ Example: manufacturing of parts for
televisions
▪ Located on the margins
Closer look: Saxony (Leipzig and Dresden)
• Manufacturing– Light Industry– Optics and Ceramics• MDC?• Which sector?
Where Does Level of Development Vary by Gender?
• Gender-Related Development Index (GDI)– Compares the level of women’s development with that
of both sexes– Four measures (similar to HDI):• Per capita female incomes as a percentage of male per
capita incomes• Number of females enrolled in school compared to the
number of males• Percent of literate females to literate males• Life expectancy of females to males
Where Does Level of Development Vary by Gender?
• Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)– Compares the decision-making capabilities of men
and women in politics and economics– Uses economic and political indicators:• Per capita female incomes as a percentage of male per
capita incomes• Percentage of technical and professional jobs held by
women• Percentage of administrative jobs held by women• Percentage of women holding national office
Progress Toward Development
Figure 9-26
Zone of probability Marked by high income and low
cost Friction of distance▪ Increase in time and cost with distance