Developing Countries: Definitions, Concepts and Comparisons

[摘要] This report examines four criteria which are often used today to rank and assess countries’ levels of development. They are: (1) per capita income; (2) economic and social structure; (3) social conditions; and (4) the prevailing level of economic and political freedom. Specific indices or quantitative studies are explained and applied to each criteria and the differences among the various measures are explained.

[发布日期] 2002-12-06 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

[关键词] Developing countries;Economic development;Social services