Inequalities

__**B. INEQUALITIES**__


 * 1. Causes of Inequalities**

There are several factors that can lead to inequalities in developement


 * Economic**
 * Countries with mineral deposits and energy resources were the **first to develop**
 * These countries were able to **accumulate wealth** through the **sales of their resources**
 * This money is spent on **more jobs, improved transport** and **new technologies being developed**
 * Social**
 * The more a country develops, the **more money it has to spend on...**
 * Education
 * Health
 * Better quality housing
 * Political**
 * Countries were **more likely to develop if...**
 * they had a **stable government**
 * they **invested in the economy**
 * and if they **avoided civil wars**
 * Environmental**
 * Countries were **less likely to develop if...**
 * they had **frequent natural disasters**
 * they had **requent outbreaks of desease**


 * 2. Consequences of Inequalities**
 * Inequalities and inbalances in development have led to **differences in standards of living and quality of life**
 * When MEDCs are compared to LEDCs, LEDCs have...
 * Higher **birth rates and infant mortality rate**
 * **Low life expectancy**
 * Poorer education, health, diet and **unreliable or polluted water**
 * More jobs in primary or secondary sectors
 * less in **professional posisions**


 * REFER TO NOTES ON DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION MODEL FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEDCs AND LEDCs**

//Notes by Max Brewer//