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Classifying Nations

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Nations are classified by income level and by position in the global economy, using categories that carry assumptions and are revised as economies change.

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Terms such as "developing" imply a destination and a single path toward it.

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The classification chosen shapes the conclusion drawn; none of them is neutral.