Due 2/7/16 Rubenstein Ch. 9 Development Key Issues 1 & 2: pg. 272 and 281 2015-2016 Key Issue 1: Vocab: Development (page 274): the process of improving the material conditions of people through diffusion of knowledge involving never-ending actions to constantly improve the health and prosperity of the people MDC (More Developed Country) (page 274): a country that has progressed further along the development continuum compared to others LDC (Less Developed Country) (page 274): a country in an earlier stage of developments; some prefer ?developing country? or ?emerging country? Human Development Index (HDI) (page 274): created by the UN, this recognizes a country?s level of development through three factors: economic, social, and demographic