1. Evolving Economic Development: Rural vs. Urban Patterns
Learning Goal 4: Interpret data to determine standard of living and levels of development in South Asia and Compare the ways people in this region make a living and are economically affected by technology. (5B,10CD,17C, 19C)

2. Economic Development in South Asia
Unit Vocabulary (LG4)
Review:
Buddhism
Monsoons
Hinduism New:
Tsunami *Outsourcing
Islam
Silt *Cottage Industry
Sikhism
Partition *Green Revolution
Terrorism
Escarpment

3. EQ 1: Most South Asian countries are less developed, with some having what level of standard of living?
Standard of Living: Closely related to the quality of life. The level of wealth in certain geographic areas.
The Human Development Index (HDI) was developed by the U.N. to rank countries based on their level of economic development.
Indicators of Economic Development:
2011 HDI
Rank
Country
HDI
172
Afghanistan
0.398
146
Bangladesh
0.500
141
Bhutan
0.522
134
India
0.547
145
Pakistan
0.504
157
Nepal
0.458 97
Sri Lanka
0.691
1. Demographic Data:
Size of the population
Birthrate
Infant Mortality Rate
2. Economic Data:
G.D.P. (Total of goods and services made in a nation in one year)
G.D.P. per capita= G.D.P. per person.
Remember, the HDI also looks at government classifications, health, education, etc.
3. Social Data:
Literacy Rate

4. Standard of Living of South Asia
LESS DEVELOPED region based upon
HDI (1 = )
USA= .931 (Ranked 4th in the world)
Afghanistan = .34
India = .52 Newly Industrialized Country
demographic indicators

5. Levels of Economic Development
Less Developed Nations:
High birthrate and infant mortality rate
Increasing population size
Low G.D.P. per capita and literacy rate
Developed Nations:
Low birthrates and infant mortality rate
Stable population growth
High G.D.P. per capita and literacy rate
Newly Industrialized:
Developed Nations
Newly Industrialized .
Less Developed Nations

6. Demographic Indicator
EQ 2: What type of economic activity does most of South Asia rely on?
EQ 3: What type of education opportunities exist in South Asia?
EQ 4: What type of education opportunities exist for women in South Asia?
EQ 5: What has caused political unrest in South Asia?
HDI / Standard of Living
.39 to .69 equating to less developed countries with some countries becoming newly industrialized.
Economic Activities
Reliance on primary activities (farming, herding, etc.)
Education Opportunities:
Limited depending on location and gender
Opportunities for Women
Limited, especially in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Political Unrest
Ethnic and religious unrest in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka (ex. Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan or Tamils in Sri Lanka).
General Demographic Indicators
Demographic Indicator
Level
Gross Domestic Product (Per Capita)
Low
Life Expectancy (years)
Moderate
Literacy
Infant Mortality Rate
High

7. Commercial industries
EQ 6: Why are commercial industries less prevalent than cottage industries in South Asia?
Cottage Industries
Vs.
Commercial industries
Why do you think cottage industries/subsistence farming more prevalent than commercial industry/farming?
Arid climate in the west, little education, little infrastructure, civil unrest, etc.
Many individuals across South Asia (India, Nepal, Pakistan, etc.) supplement farming with cottage industries, including pottery and textiles. There is limited manufacturing within the region, but some service industry is beginning to be developed in India’s urban centers.

8. Subsistence agriculture Commercial agricultureVs
Commercial agriculture
Which picture best represents subsistence farming? B A
Subsistence farming dominates South Asia with only small pockets of commercial farming.

9. B A Women (Review) The role of women varies throughout the region.
In India, women make up 55% of farm labor. They are also more likely to be involved in micro lending, which ‘s cottage industries & standard of living in the rural areas!
Ethnic and Religious Minorities
In general, underrepresented populations have less opportunity within countries of South Asia. For example, Muslims in India often feel discriminated against, leading to persistent confrontations between these two groups.
Which picture do you think best represents the minority? B A

10. EQ 7: How does the Green Revolution increase food production in South Asia?

11. Green Revolution: adapting to environment to feed the people
Using science & technology to increase food production
irrigation & better farming methods
genetically “altered” seeds
India not self-sufficient (drought)
↑ production but ↑population growth & water scarcity & clean water access are issues.

13. Global trade patterns compare overtime:
EQ 8: How has India entered into globalization?
EQ 9: How have foreign countries used the population of India?
Global trade patterns compare overtime:
New Technologies, such as telecommunications, have allowed countries like India the ability to become more interwoven into globalization.
Implications of globalization:
India’s (1)large population, (2)low wage workers, and (3)developing infrastructure (urban areas only) has created an environment of outsourcing, where companies contract out some of their work to third parties within India.

14. Pre-AP: Use the information from the article on my website
Pre-AP: Use the information from the article on my website. Your article must have these six things:
• A short, catchy title.
• An introductory paragraph that tells about India’s information technology. It should also state your purpose for writing.
• A second paragraph that explains why India has become a leader in the IT revolution. Include at least two factors.
• A third paragraph that describes how the IT revolution has affected people from Bangalore. Give at least two examples.
• Two images (photographs, maps, or graphs) that show something you wrote about. These can be drawings you make if writing.
• Correct grammar and spelling. Use these terms in your article:
comparative advantage, information technology, and outsource.