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Caribbean Studies
Module 2 Issues in Caribbean Development

Answer the following short answer questions on Concepts and Indicators of

Development
1a. Define the term per capita income2 marks
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b. Explain ONE way in which levels of income is a better indicator of

development than per capita
income. 4 marks
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2a. Explain why the Gross National Product per capita is NOT an accurate
indicator of development.
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b. Explain ONE environmental indicator that can be used as a measure of

development. 2 marks
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c. Suggest ONE way in which tourism can increase its contribution to

development in the
Caribbean. 2 marks
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3a. Define the term sustainable development. 2marks

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b. State TWO indicators of development. 2 marks

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c. Outline ONE challenge to development faced by Caribbean countries.

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