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Definition of

economic development

Economics

rise in country's living standards improvements in the living standards and wealth of the citizens of a country

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Definitions of ’economic development’ and meaning of ’economic development’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’economic development’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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