(a) Of the many topics you covered in this Economic Development course, which one topic interested you the most and why? Briefly Explain.
talk about this topic:
Inequality, Poverty and Development
(b) On June 5, 2021, the G7 leaders agreed to global tax reform measures targeting large multinational companies. The tax reform aims to: (i) tax multinationals in the countries where they operate; and (ii) subject multinationals to a global minimum tax rate of at least 15%. What do you think is the rationale for these reforms? Why do you think the G7 leaders are concerned about the multinationals.
(c) In June 2021, the Greek authorities adopted a policy of paying its young people (18-25-year-old) a 150 Euro cash card and a free month of phone data to get their first COVID-19 shot. Are the Greek authorities just being nice to their youth or is there more to it? Who benefits when the Greek youth get vaccinated?
(d) As far as economic development of Less Developed Countries is concerned, trade is more important than aid. Briefly discuss
(e) Less Developed Countries are in an advantageous position because they are developing later than the More Developed Countries. Briefly discuss
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