Flashcards on Economic Development and Human Development Index
Economic Development and Human Development Index Guide
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Economic Development and Human Development Index
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Card 1
Question: What does it mean when a country is called 'developed' on the development ladder?
Answer: It is above the line and has higher human development measured by health, education, and wealth.
Card 2
Question: What does it mean when a country is called 'developing' on the development ladder?
Answer: It is below the line and has lower human development but may be at different stages of development.
Card 3
Question: What three factors are used in the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Answer: Health, Education, and Wealth.
Card 4
Question: Which health measures are included in the HDI?
Answer: Life expectancy (LE) and infant mortality rate (IMR).
Card 5
Question: Which education measures are included in the HDI?
Answer: Literacy rate (LitR) and school enrolment.
Card 6
Question: Which wealth measure is included in the HDI?
Answer: Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Card 7
Question: Where on the development ladder are large, really poor countries usually found?
Answer: At the bottom.
Card 8
Question: Where are small, very wealthy countries usually found on the development ladder?
Answer: At the top.
Card 9
Question: What is the BRICS group noted for in terms of development?
Answer: They are emerging countries that may close the development gap faster and 'jump' up the ladder.