MEDCS: Australia, the UK, the USA, Switzerland, Canada, France, New Zealand, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Japan , Republic of Korea LEDCS: Bangladesh, Mali, Sudan, Peru, Fiji, Cambodia, Nigeria, Egypt, Zimbabwe
LEDCs (Less Economically Developed Countries) are countries with lower income levels, higher poverty rates, and less developed infrastructure. MEDCs (More Economically Developed Countries) are countries with higher income levels, more advanced infrastructure, and a higher standard of living. EDCs (Emerging Economies or Economies in Transition) are countries that are in the process of transitioning from being less developed to more developed, often experiencing rapid economic growth.
The Philippines is classified as a developing country, also known as a less economically developed country (LEDC).
Birth rate refers to how many children are born per 1000 people, so higher birth rates result from anything influencing this 'choice'. reasons why LEDCs have a higher birth rate are both due to a falling birth rate in many MEDCs as well as increasing birth rates in LEDCs. One: sex and age - If women are within child-bearing age (18-25 I suppose is accurate) they are more likely to have children and less likely to lose the child. This can explain differences between LEDCs and MEDCs as in LEDCs there is a greater proportion of younger women than in MEDCs in their population, which will in turn increase births per 1000 people. Two: Economic reasons. In MEDCs less people are having children, as they give an 'opportunity cost' (i.e. if a family have a child they may not be able to move into a larger house, for example, due to needing the money for raising the child). In LEDCs children can instead be seen as an economic asset, particularly in rural agrarian cultures where more children means an extra pair of hands to work the land. Both are significant; the first in deterring births in MEDCs and the second incentivising them in LEDCs. Three: Social reasons. Firstly, there is evidence to support that with gender equality fertility rates fall, thus birth rates also fall. It is the same with education of women. Both give women a choice on whether or not to have children, making it less of a part of life, which will inevitably lead to some deciding against having children. This is less the case in LEDCs, explaining why more women have children here than in MEDCs. Secondly, it can also be seen favourably for men to have a lot of children, pushing both men and women to have more children to achieve a higher social status (the case in many parts of Africa). Thirdly, if expectations are that half of your children will die before adulthood, you are likely to have more to ensure the family can continue - with higher infant mortality in LEDCs a lot of women choose to have more children to ensure that at least one survives (which is not the case in MEDCs). Finally, contraception plays a vital role both in availibility and willingness - certain cultures will frown upon contraception for religious reasons (many of these in LEDCs), and LEDCs are less likely to invest in family planning, so people are less aware of measures they can take to have less children.
MEDCs have higher levels of industrial activity, transportation, and consumption of energy compared to LEDCs, resulting in greater CO2 emissions. In addition, MEDCs often rely on fossil fuels for their energy needs, which further contributes to higher emissions. LEDCs, on the other hand, may have less industrialization and lower energy consumption due to lower levels of economic development.
LEDCs are non-industrial nationsMedc's are industrialized nationsMEDC- MORE ECONOMICALLY DEVELOPED COUNTRIESLEDC- LESS ECONOMICALLY DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Most countries in Europe are MEDCs (More Economically Developed Countries) and therefore can afford to invest in solar power. Also MEDCs cause much of the CO2 emissions so they want to cut down and can cut down more than LEDCs (Less Economically Developed Countries)
The line between MEDCs (more economically developed countries) and LEDCs (less economically developed countries) is not strictly defined and can vary depending on the criteria used for classification. Generally, MEDCs have higher levels of economic development, industrialization, infrastructure, income, and standard of living compared to LEDCs. Factors such as gross domestic product per capita, human development index, and level of industrialization are often used to differentiate between the two.
Tsunamis can affect both MEDCs (More Economically Developed Countries) and LEDCs (Less Economically Developed Countries). However, the impact can be more severe in LEDCs due to factors such as inadequate infrastructure, limited resources for disaster preparedness, and lower capacity to respond effectively to the disaster. MEDCs may have better warning systems, evacuation procedures, and resources to mitigate the impact of tsunamis.
Countries have become categorized as either More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) or Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) due to historical events such as colonization, industrialization, and global trade relationships. Colonization by stronger nations has often led to exploitation and underdevelopment of colonized regions, perpetuating economic disparities. Industrialization and access to resources have also played a significant role in shaping the economic status of countries. Global trade relationships that favor certain countries over others have further exacerbated these inequalities.
There are a couple of things that the richer countries can do; 1. they could introduce short term and long term aid 2. they can reduce/ cancel dept 3. Introduce and encourge fair trade im sure theres a few things other things but i cant think of any. Try expanding on these first :)
Malnutrition can be found in both Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) and More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs). Factors such as poverty, lack of access to nutritious food, and limited healthcare can contribute to malnutrition in LEDCs, while issues like food insecurity, unhealthy diets, and eating disorders can lead to malnutrition in MEDCs.