Economics 2281 · O Level · Differences in economic development between countries

Differences in economic development between countries — practice question

Myanmar (Burma) wants to progress from a developing country into a developed one. Relative to most other Asian economies, its savings ratio is lower because people spend much of what they earn. The Government is promoting overseas investment to help raise economic growth. It is also using fiscal policy in an effort to cut poverty, which still affects one third of the population.
(a)[2]

Identify two features of a developed country.

(b)[4]

Explain two reasons why people may use up most of their income.

(c)[6]

Analyse how an increase in investment may boost a country’s economic growth rate.

(d)[8]

Discuss whether fiscal policy measures can reduce poverty.

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