Measuring Economic Development

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    How can a "long and healthy life" be measured?

    • Life expectancy
    • GDP per capita
    • Adult literacy rate
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Chapter 15- Economics Course Companion (Oxford)

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  • 2. 

    How is GEM measured?

    • The higher the index, the higher the level of empowerment

    • The higher the index, the lower the level of empowerment

    Correct Answer
    A. The higher the index, the higher the level of empowerment
  • 3. 

    What is economic development?

    • The progress of the economy

    • Improvement in welfare

    Correct Answer
    A. Improvement in welfare
  • 4. 

    What indicators are used to measure HPI?

    • Same as HDI

    • Sanitation facilities only

    • GDP per capita only

    • School enrollment rates only

    Correct Answer
    A. Same as HDI
  • 5. 

    What variables are taken into account when calculating HDI?

    • Long & healthy life

    • Improved education

    • Decent standard of living

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Long & healthy life
    A. Improved education
    A. Decent standard of living
  • 6. 

    What is the difference between GDI and HDI?

  • 7. 

    What does GPI help to indicate?

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