Daily Archives: October 17, 2005

Why is ‘Underdeveloped’ a Euphemism for ‘Poor’?

The term “underdeveloped” is defined as “having a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication”. These terms are in turn very subjective. “Economic productivity” is generally measured by GDP, which is actually a measure of the total price charged … Continue reading

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