GEMET
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economic development
Definition

The state of nations and the historical processes of change experienced by them, the extent to which the resources of a nation are brought into productive use; the concept of development subsumes associated social, cultural and political changes as well as welfare measures.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/2484