Economic Development & Poverty
Analyzing why some nations are wealthy and others remain in a cycle of poverty.
Key Questions
- 1What role does political stability play in economic growth?
- 2Is foreign aid an effective way to stimulate development?
- 3How does "brain drain" impact developing nations?
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