1. There are many explanations for why developing nations have
difficulty developing stable political institutions. Some can be
traced to the legacy of colonialism, some explanations point to
the burden of neo-liberal trade policies, others point to corruption
on the part of existing governments. Additionally, borders remain
problematic in many developing nations, and development
policies followed by many developed nations has harmed
development in poorer nations of the world.
Choose a nation typically labeled a “developing nation” and
illustrate how some of these impediments to development have
impacted that nation. Of all the factors limiting development
which one do you think is the predominant factor?
