1. Review for MUN global politics development exam.

2. Different definitions of development
Economic growth
Fairer income distribution
Reduction in poverty
Meeting basic needs
Improved capabilities
Achievement of political and social freedom
Well functioning institutions
Lifestyles that respect the ecological constraints of the environment.

3. Measuring development (Be prepared to compare 2)
GNP
GINI index
Human development index
Human poverty index
Gender-related development index
Happy planet index
Inclusive wealth index
Corruption indices
Trust indices

4. Factors that may promote or inhibit development Be prepared to explain 2 factors and successes and failures for each.
Political factors
Economic factors
Social factors
Institutional factors
Environmental factors

5. Pathways of development Be able to compare 2 theories of development
Models of development
Modernization theory--argues that every state can modernize in a series of stages similar to those experienced by western countries.
Stages of develop
Traditional society—traditional, agriculture, myth (not science), no tech, little savings,
Preconditions for Take off—pressure for change, rise of new virtues and aims, rise of capable entrepreneurship, rise of investments.
Take Off—political power to promote economic growth, industrial base, urbanization, commercialization of agriculture, birth rate declines
Dependency theory—argues that third world countries are doomed to remain poor because they are trapped in an exploitive global economy in which rich countries collaborate with the elites of poor countries and exploit the developing country.
Neoliberalism
Pro-market, ant-government intervention.
State capitalism
Capability theories—focus on what individuals are able (capable) to do. Capabilities in health, education and income.
Human development index

6. Approaches for developing the economy (pick 2 and explain)
Trade liberalization
Export orientation
Commodity-led growth
Tourism
Entrepreneurship
Knowledge economy
Circular economy
Complementary currencies

7. Approaches for developing society (pick 2 and explain)
Concern over citizenship and engagement
Education for women
Healthcare
More ecological living
Indigenous revitalization movements

8. Debates surrounding development (be able to explain key arguments for and against)
Debate surrounding globalization and sustainable development.

9. You may bring one 3x5 card on the day of the exam.