Definition of "developmentalism" []

• An economic theory which states that the best way for Third World countries to develop is through fostering a strong and varied internal market and to impose high tariffs on imported goods. (noun)

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• "Currently, a poorly recognized but longstanding educational doctrine called "developmentalism" Hirsch, 1996; Stone, 1996 permeates the public schooling community."
• "It stood in stark contrast to what became known as "developmentalism" or "Third World nationalism" in the post-war developing world."
• "In 1953, the US declared war against "developmentalism" with CIA's first ever coup against Mohammed Mossadegh in Iran."