Countries and levels of development.
Developed countries
Are at the centre of a globalised world. 
This group made up of rich countries.
Interests of companies continue to be considered more important
Richer than control international institutions.
Are industrialised countries.
The tertiary sector the most powerful part of economy.
Also have democratic political systems and high levels
High levels of cultural
Social development.
GDP per capita and consumption very high.
Described as `consumer societies´
Developing countries
In these countries, consumption per capita low.
These are poor countries with very little industrialisation.
Many of them, ruled by dictators.
These depend on developed countries.
Examples
Good healhtcare, education and social welfare benefits.
A High Development Index Level.
Foreign debt is under control
Advanced technology and considerable investment.
Examples
The primary sector is very important.
A los Human Index Level
Outdated technology and only limited amounts of research.
High level of foreign debt.
Emerging economies
Have not yet reagched the standars of developed countries
They have high rates of economic growth
May have levels of industrialisation
These are higher tahn those of developed countries.
Are different indicators used to classify these countries.
Countries by HDI
Countries by level of development.
Countries by income equality.
Emerging economy indicators
Some countries with emerging economies
Can arguably be classified in either category.
GDP per capita is calculated by dividing a country's GDP
Is calulated by the number of inhabitants.