Assignment: Comparing Factors That Lead To Underdevelopment
Write at least a 6 pages paper, in which you:
o Identify the two LDCs (from the provided list), which you will compare and assess. Explain why you chose these two countries. (Congo and Philippines)
o Analyze the features that the LDCs have in common using at least five of the following nine factors (clearly label the five factors using headings):
- Geography.
- Extractive institutions.
- Governmental corruption.
- Internal or external conflicts.
- Shaky financial systems.
- Unfair judicial systems.
- Ethnic, racial, or tribal disparities.
- Lack or misuse of natural resources.
- Closed (statist) economies.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.