Question

Which barrier to economic development is shown in the following examples?

Answer 1

I. C, D

The high rate of HIV infection in underdeveloped nations is an example of widespread disease. However, it is possible to interpretate this question also as an example of low welfare, as illeteracy often cause people to believe in misinformed news, thus not helping to prevent the spreading of the desease. Often there is not only one cause to the underdevelopment of nations.

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II. B

The use of children as soldiers in Uganda’s army in the early 2000s is an example of political instability. The uganda of the early 2000s was not a stable country, and as the internal conflict escalated, the use of children as soldiers become customary, as often happens where conflicts do rise due to multiple factor.

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III. C

Low literacy rates in underdeveloped nations with limited exposure to adequate education is an example of low welfare. However, the question is far more complex than simply low welfare. Often undeveloped nation have a huge foreign debt, which prevent them to invest their money on welfare and other services.

Answer 2

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. It is low levels of social welfare that is the  barrier to economic development that is shown in the following examples. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.