Tncs Good Or Bad Crib Sheet

Advantages for LEDC

Disadvantages for LEDC

A. Bring work and use local labour

C. Local labour is usually poorly paid

B. Improve education and work skills

E. Few skilled workers are employed – jobs are often repetitive and low-skilled

D. Provide money for new industrial projects

F. Most of the profits go overseas

H. Help develop mineral wealth (sell natural resources)

G. Minerals are usually exported

J. Improve energy production

I. Often create pollution

K. Improve roads, airports and services L. Provide new technology O. Develop trade links with other countries

M. Products being made are often of little value / too expensive for local people N. Companies may leave country at any time leaving many locals with no jobs P. The needs of the country are rarely considered