Glossary of Scenario Terms

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junta: a Spanish word for an assembly or legislative council. The word has come to mean a group or faction that has taken over control of the legitimate political system through military means, or through political intrigue. 

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Kyoto Protocol: a global warming treaty agreed to in Kyoto, Japan, in 1997 that calls for industrial nations to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases by the year 2010 to 5% below the levels of 1990. The treaty does not require developing countries to make any cuts. 

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LDC: see less developed countries  

 

less developed countries (LDCs): countries with a low level of output, living standards, and technology. Per capita GNP/GDP are generally below $5,000, and often below $1,000. However, this group also includes some countries with relatively high per capita incomes, areas of advanced technology, and rapid rates of growth. Among the countries considered to be LDCs are Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Pakistan, South Korea, and Vietnam. 

 

life expectancy: the number of years a person born right now can expect to live.