what is uneven development

Uneven development is a concept in Marxist political economy that describes the dynamics of human history involving the interaction of capitalist laws of motion and starting world market conditions whose national units are highly uneven. It refers to the differences in development across the world, and how development takes place at different speeds. Uneven development is a global issue, and there are stark differences between highly developed countries (HICs) and low-income countries (LICs). Some of the physical factors that can cause uneven development are based on climate, the production of raw materials, and country placement. Economic factors such as the distribution of wealth and access to resources can also contribute to uneven development. Uneven development can result in differences in wealth, access to healthcare, and force people to leave a country.