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Economic developmentSustained increase in the economic standard of living of a country's population, normally accomplished by increasing its stocks of physical and human capital and improving its technology.Similar MatchesSustainable developmentSustainable developmentEconomic development that is achieved without undermining the incomes, resources, or environment of future generations. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)IBRD or World Bank makes loans at nearly conventional terms to countries for projects of high economic priority. Import substitution development strategyImport substitution development strategyA development strategy followed by many Latin American countries and other LDCs that emphasize import substitution-accomplished through protectionism-as the route to economic growth. Research and development (R"D)>Research and development (R"D)>Development of new products and services by a company in order to obtain a competitive advantage. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)An organization of industrialized countries formed to promote the economic health of its members and to contribute to worldwide development. Further SuggestionsDevelopment bankInternational Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) Research and development limited partnership Development Research and development Development project Planned (unit) Development (PUD) International Development Association (IDA) Development finance |
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