Development Theories Flashcards

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Classical Economic development theory

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  • supports the invisible hand of the market
  • countries should create free markets and privatise state owned industries
  • this will allow them to focus on producing products for a comparative advantage
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structural theory

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  • TNCs esacerbate inequality
  • states should look to industrialise their economies which reduces reliance on the exports of primary goods
  • introduce tariffs and barriers to promote domestic industries
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new classical development theory

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  • popular with Thatcher and Reagan
  • neo liberal economics
  • similar to classical economic theory
  • reduction of state intervention
  • inspired SAPs in the 1980s
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what have development theories informed

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  • IMF and WB strategies for development
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