Distinguish between:
Economic Growth and Economic Development.
Economic Growth | Economic Development |
(i) Economic growth refers to an increase in the real N.I. of the country over a long period of time. | (i) Economic development means economic growth plus progressive changes in the socioeconomic structure which determine the well-being of the people. |
(ii) It is a quantitative term. | (ii) It is a qualitative term. |
(iii) It is a narrow concept. | (iii) It is a broad concept. |
(iv) It is an automatic and natural process. | (iv) It is the result of purposeful and planned efforts. |
(v) It is spontaneous and reversible. | (v) It is deliberate and irreversible. |
(vi) Economic growth is related to the economic aspect only. | (vi) Economic development is related to economic, social, and political aspects. |
(vii) It is unidimensional. | (vii) It is multidimensional. |
(viii) Economic growth can be measured in terms of N.I. and per capita income. | (viii) Economic development is measured in terms of quality of human life, better infrastructure, political freedom, etc. |
(ix) It is possible without economic development. | (ix) It is not possible without economic growth. |