Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to determine the factors that are important as indicators of a country's development. Look at the underlying reasons for the state of this development to deepen understanding of the systems in place that affect development.

Part 1

Choose a country for this assignment. ( I choose Germany)

Create a table or checklist of indicators of development that includes the following:

Economic indicators of development

Human welfare indicators of development

A total of at least seven indicators of development

Apply the developmental indicators table to one country that is not the United States.

Part 2

In a total of 300 to 500 words, answer the following questions.

What are the dominant industries in your state or region? (I choose South Texas)

Why has the geography of jobs changed in your state or region over the past 30 years?

Choose one economic activity prevalent in your state or region and complete the following:

How was this industry first introduced in your state or region?

What types of jobs are associated with this industry? Describe at least three.

What is the projected growth of this industry over the next 20 years?

What forces are connected to the growth or decline of this industry?

How has the growth or decline of your selected industry affected the population?