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Development is the process of improving material conditions, often through the diffusion of knowledge, technology, and sustainable practices. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Gross National Product (GNP) measures the total value of goods and services produced by a country’s residents, including global income, offering a broader economic view. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The perpetuation of a colonial economic pattern in which developing countries export raw materials to, and buy finished goods from, developed countries.
A city that dominated a country’s urban scene is usually defined as larger than its second and third largest cities combined.