A common problem of development models, is its heavy dependency on
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Energy
Detailed Analysis:
Most historical and contemporary development models (especially since the Industrial Revolution) are built on the premise of increasing productivity and industrialization.
Energy as the Driver: Economic growth is traditionally coupled with energy consumption. Whether it is the Harrod-Domar model (focusing on capital) or the Solow model (focusing on technology), the physical execution of development—manufacturing, transport, and urbanization—requires massive energy inputs.
The Energy-GDP Link: Modern development faces the "Energy Dilemma." To increase GDP, a nation typically needs more power. This dependency is the root cause of the current global shift toward "Green Growth," which tries to decouple economic progress from fossil fuel energy dependency.
Why not Financial Capital? While capital is crucial, it is a means to an end. Even with unlimited capital, development halts if physical energy resources (coal, oil, electricity) are unavailable or depleted.
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