Difference between revisions of "LEDC"
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An '''LEDC''' is a '''less economically developed country''' which is relatively poor compared to other [[country|countries]]. | An '''LEDC''' is a '''less economically developed country''' which is relatively poor compared to other [[country|countries]]. | ||
| − | ''NB: Because exam boards are ridiculous, they can't agree on a single phrase for this concept. As a result AQA terms it an [[ | + | ''NB: Because exam boards are ridiculous, they can't agree on a single phrase for this concept. As a result AQA terms it an [[LIC (Low Income Country)]], Edexcel refers to it as a [[Developing Country]] and OCR refers to it as an [[LIDC (Low-Income Developing Country)]]. Note that '''LEDC''' is the only abbreviation that turns up at the top of a google search for the term without other words being added.'' |
Latest revision as of 12:33, 29 June 2019
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Meaning
An LEDC is a less economically developed country which is relatively poor compared to other countries.
NB: Because exam boards are ridiculous, they can't agree on a single phrase for this concept. As a result AQA terms it an LIC (Low Income Country), Edexcel refers to it as a Developing Country and OCR refers to it as an LIDC (Low-Income Developing Country). Note that LEDC is the only abbreviation that turns up at the top of a google search for the term without other words being added.