Question

Suppose the country of Burondo is one of the poorest countries in the world. Its economy is heavily reliant on income from the export of oil. There are only two​ oil-extracting companies in Burondo. Both are owned by the government. A large part of the earnings from oil exports goes toward financing the​ president's lifestyle and entourage. Burondo has not had a single democratic election ever since it gained independence 50 years ago. Although Burondo is said to have abundant oil​ resources, only a small proportion is extracted every year because the extraction process is so inefficient. Transporting goods in and out of the country is​ costly, as Burondo is surrounded by lofty mountain ranges. School enrollment in this country is very low and as a​ result, most of the adult population is illiterate. Life expectancy is also quite low. Agriculture is collectivized in Burondo and so food shortages are common in the country.

Using the information​ given, distinguish betw

Answer 1

Using the information​ given, distinguish between the fundamental and proximate causes of prosperity​ (or its​ absence) in Burondo.

Proximate causes of​ Burondo's lack of prosperity are​ ______.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Fundamental causes of prosperity are considered to be the basic or primary causal elements that led to the proximate causes of prosperity. In this case, for example Burondo economy is heavily reliant on oil export only. Another example is that a large part of the earnings from oil exports goes toward financing the​ president's lifestyle and entourage.

On the other hand, the proximate causes of prosperity are considered to be secondary conditions or bases that directly affect the nations economy. For example, resources in various aspect such as human, technology, physical and capital resourcesresources

Proximate causes of​ Burondo's lack of prosperity are​:

1. school enrollment is low.

2. the workforce in not skilled.

3. most of the adult population is illiterate.

4. food shortage affect health.

5. the oil extraction process is inefficient.