The 21st century has brought drastic changes into the entire international society. Over the last several years there were a lot of changes in the world that directly or implicitly had a great impact on the international economy. Recent financial recession, constant and fast globalization, technological revolution, and frequent development of the less-industrialized countries are only several alterations experienced by the international economic system. It is rather clear today that old schemes and structures soon enough will not meet the requirements of the modern world. The balance of power in the world is changing rather fast and at the same time, despite the knowledge people obtain today, there are still such constructs as poverty and starvation.
The financial and economic downturn of 2007-2008 revealed that the international economic system is extremely vulnerable, but when a great amount of effort was implemented in prevention of the similar situation in the wealthy nations, little was done to research the impact of economic downturn on the poor nations. It is possible to argue that the frameworks existing today have to be changed in order to meet the requirements of the current system.
At this point, it has to be noted that for the last several years the economic development of such counties as South Korea, China, and India has become one of the most vivid illustrations that it is possible to change the situation by introducing proper policies. While there are several examples demonstrating that fast and effective industrialization is not a myth, it is also impossible not to notice the countries that have shortage of the most necessary commodities as clean water and food. Lack of resources, armed conflicts, absence of proper legislation, and faulty governance are the most wide-spread reasons for the extreme poverty.
At the same time, blaming internal factors only is not quite right in this situation. Development of international organizations and especially international blocs, like European Union (EU) countries, or World Trade Organization (WTO) members, that changed the architecture of international trading system, influenced on the ability to compete in the market where the poor counties do not stand a chance. At this point, it is possible to notice that the alterations like technical advancement increased the opportunities in the wealthy counties presenting them more possibilities to grow. [...]
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- Introduction
- The Emergence of the Third World
- New Ways of Economic Development in the Third World Countries
Objectives and Key Themes
This text aims to analyze the economic challenges faced by developing nations, often referred to as the "Third World," within the context of globalization and historical economic shifts. It examines the limitations of traditional economic models in addressing these challenges and explores the factors contributing to persistent poverty and inequality.
- The historical evolution and changing meaning of the term "Third World."
- The impact of globalization on economic development in developing countries.
- Analysis of internal and external factors contributing to economic underdevelopment.
- Examination of successful and unsuccessful development strategies.
- The complexities of poverty reduction and income inequality in a globalized world.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage by outlining the significant changes in the international economic system during the 21st century, including the 2007-2008 financial crisis and the ongoing process of globalization. It highlights the inadequacy of existing frameworks for addressing the economic challenges faced by less-industrialized nations and emphasizes the need for new approaches to development. The chapter uses examples of rapidly developing nations like South Korea, China, and India to show that rapid industrialization is possible, while simultaneously acknowledging the persistent problems of poverty and lack of resources in many other developing countries. It introduces the complex interplay of internal factors (lack of resources, conflict, governance) and external factors (globalization, international trade structures) in shaping the economic realities of the Third World.
The Emergence of the Third World: This chapter delves into the historical context and evolving definition of the term "Third World." It traces the origins of the term back to the post-World War II division of the world into political blocs, explaining how "First World," "Second World," and "Third World" initially represented distinct geopolitical alignments. The chapter discusses the ambiguity surrounding the term's origin, citing different sources attributing its creation to Alfred Sauvy or Charles de Gaulle. It highlights the shift in the term's meaning after the Cold War, where it now generally refers to developing nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, despite the diversity of political systems within this group. The chapter further emphasizes that the "Third World" designation encompasses more than just economic underdevelopment, including factors like high infant mortality, poverty, and lack of civil liberties.
Keywords
Economic development, Third World, globalization, poverty, inequality, income distribution, developing countries, international trade, industrialization, development strategies, political economy.
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This text aims to analyze the economic challenges faced by developing nations (often referred to as the "Third World") within the context of globalization and historical economic shifts. It examines the limitations of traditional economic models and explores factors contributing to persistent poverty and inequality.
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Key themes include the historical evolution and meaning of "Third World," globalization's impact on developing countries, internal and external factors contributing to underdevelopment, successful and unsuccessful development strategies, and the complexities of poverty reduction and income inequality in a globalized world.
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The introduction sets the stage by outlining significant changes in the international economic system (including the 2007-2008 financial crisis and globalization), highlighting the inadequacy of existing frameworks for addressing economic challenges in less-industrialized nations. It uses examples of rapidly developing nations (South Korea, China, India) and emphasizes the interplay of internal (lack of resources, conflict, governance) and external (globalization, international trade structures) factors.
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This chapter explores the historical context and evolving definition of "Third World," tracing its origins to the post-World War II division of the world into political blocs. It discusses the ambiguity surrounding the term's origin and its shift in meaning after the Cold War. It emphasizes that "Third World" encompasses more than economic underdevelopment, including high infant mortality, poverty, and lack of civil liberties.
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- Nawshirwan Rashid (Author), 2014, New Ways of Economic Development in the Third World Countries, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/302463
