Development

Many countries have made economic strides, thanks to technology and trade, but others still face challenges.

Is the world better off than it was fifty years ago, and what drives these changes?

How did two countries with the same language, culture, and history turn out so differently?

Aid can rebuild countries, potentially in the donor’s image.

As Great Britain’s Industrial Revolution and India’s green revolution have shown, technological innovation can drive extraordinary development.

Learn how oil pricing works and why it is significant in the global economy.

Where and why the United States gives foreign aid has changed over time.

In this free SDG resource, learn about the formation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and review the opportunities and challenges for meeting them.

Explore how scientists produced the COVID-19 vaccines in record time.

After centuries of growth, experts predict global population will shrink toward the end of the twenty-first century. What does that mean for countries’ economies and geopolitical power?

Severe disparities in wealth and income can harm individuals, countries, and the global economy.

A government’s ability to collect revenue can shape a country’s development trajectory.

Questions to check your understanding.