Table of Contents

1. Topic pack - Development economics - introduction
   1. Terms and definitions
   2. International Organisations
   3. Aims of the economics course
   4. Assessment Objectives
   5. Unit Four Structure
2. 4.1 Economic development (notes)
3. 4.1 Economic development (questions)
4. 4.2 Measuring Economic Development (notes)
5. 4.2 Measuring development (questions)
6. 4.3 The role of domestic factors in economic development (notes)
7. 4.3 The role of domestic factors in economic development (questions)
8. 4.4 The role of international trade (notes)
9. 4.4 The role of international trade (questions)
10. 4.5 The role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) (notes)
11. 4.5 The role of foreign direct investment (questions)
12. 4.6 The role of foreign aid and multilaterial development assistance (notes)
13. 4.6 The role of foreign aid and multilateral development assistance (questions)
14. 4.7 The role of international debt (notes)
15. 4.7 The role of international debt (questions)
16. 4.8 The balance between markets and intervention (notes)
17. 4.8 The balance between markets and intervention (questions)
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Command Words used in IB Development section of IB examination

Distinguish Make clear the differences between two or more concepts/terms.

Explain Describe, giving reasons

Discuss Offer a considered and balanced review of a particular topic. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by empirical evidence and sound argument

Outline Give a brief explanation and/or summary of the issues, principles, or arguments stated in the question.