CHAPTER ELEVEN: Development in Asia and Latin America

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World Bank
This link, the official World Bank Web site, features specific economic information on many regions of the world.

After clicking on "Countries," browse through the section on "Latin America and the Caribbean." Click on "Overview" and then "Regional Brief." What was Latin America's rate of economic growth in 2007? Does this represent an improvement for the region? What is expected for 2008? How is the region doing in terms of poverty reduction and inequality?


CIA World Factbook
This database, compiled by the CIA, features comparative facts and information about every country in the world.

Click on "Guide to Rank Order Pages," and then glance through the rankings for GDP, per capita income, and real growth rate. How many Asian countries rank among the top twenty GDPs in the world? Which? How many are among the top twenty for per capita incomes? What are real growth rates?


The Economist
The Economist is a widely read UK-based financial magazine. In addition to standard news and opinion articles, its Web site features short briefings about the economic futures of many countries.

Click on "Country Briefings" and then "China." Read through its economic forecast. Do the same for Argentina, Brazil, and South Korea. How do these predictions differ? What are some reasons given for this?