Development Quiz

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______________ per capita measures the average annual income per person per year.

Gross national income

What does life expectancy measure?

the average number of years that a population is likely to live

Which of these are indicators measured by the HDI? Check all that apply.

education gross national income life expectancy

In addition to the social and economic factors that comprise the HDI, what other factors can determine a country's level of development? Check all that apply.

equality infrastructure social programs stability

The table compares the GDP and HDI rankings of countries. In comparing GDP and HDI rankings, what is the best conclusion that can be drawn?

Economic development does not necessarily provide a high standard of living.

The table shows the GDP, gross national income (GNI) per capita, and HDI of several countries. What does the table show about the relationship between different measures of development?

GNI per capita better reflects standard of living than GDP.

How do Human Development Index (HDI) and gross domestic product (GDP) compare in what they measure?

HDI measures human development, while GDP measures economic development.

How does government instability affect other development factors?

It can undermine other factors.

Which best describes why infrastructure is important for a country?

It helps society meet basic needs.

The table compares the GDP and HDI rankings of countries. Which country has the highest standard of living?

Norway


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