Measuring Economic Development
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Chapter 15- Economics Course Companion (Oxford)
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is economic development?
- A.
The progress of the economy
- B.
Improvement in welfare
Correct Answer
B. Improvement in welfare -
- 2.
What variables are taken into account when calculating HDI?
- A.
Long & healthy life
- B.
Improved education
- C.
Decent standard of living
Correct Answer(s)
A. Long & healthy life
B. Improved education
C. Decent standard of living -
- 3.
How can a "long and healthy life" be measured?
- A.
Life expectancy
- B.
GDP per capita
- C.
Adult literacy rate
Correct Answer
A. Life expectancy -
- 4.
What is the difference between GDI and HDI?
- 5.
How is GEM measured?
- A.
The higher the index, the higher the level of empowerment
- B.
The higher the index, the lower the level of empowerment
Correct Answer
A. The higher the index, the higher the level of empowerment -
- 6.
What indicators are used to measure HPI?
- A.
Same as HDI
- B.
Sanitation facilities only
- C.
GDP per capita only
- D.
School enrollment rates only
Correct Answer
A. Same as HDI -
- 7.
What does GPI help to indicate?
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