Characteristics of Developed Economies

Steps:

• Recall that developed countries have advanced economies with high GDP per capita and diversified sectors.
• Evaluate options against key traits: shift from primary/secondary to tertiary sectors, low population growth, high technology adoption, and stable economic growth.
• Eliminate A, B, and C as they contradict typical developed country features.
• Confirm D aligns with the dominance of service-based employment in mature economies.

Why D is correct:

• Developed countries feature economies dominated by the tertiary sector (services like finance, education, and healthcare), leading to over 70% of employment in these areas per economic development definitions.

Why the others are wrong:

• A: Developed countries typically experience moderate or low economic growth rates due to already high development levels.
• B: They have low population growth from high living standards and aging demographics.
• C: They extensively use advanced technology to drive productivity and innovation.

Final answer: D