Development

Students should be able to utilize various indicators to evaluate a country's development level, including GNP per capita, literacy rates, life expectancy, and composite indices like the Human Development Index (HDI). They should identify and explain disparities both between and within countries, categorize production into primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary sectors, and provide examples for each. Additionally, students should describe and explain how the distribution of employment across these sectors changes with the level of economic development and over time. They should also describe and explain the process of globalization, considering its effects and the role of technology and transnational corporations, along with the economic factors that contribute to globalization, assessing impacts at local, national, and global levels. A case study of a transnational corporation and its global connections is required.