Indicators of Economic Development

Economics ⇒ Economic Development

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Describe how gender equality can be used as an indicator of economic development.

Describe the importance of environmental indicators in measuring economic development.

Describe the relationship between economic development and environmental sustainability.

Describe the role of life expectancy as an indicator of economic development.

Explain how access to healthcare is an indicator of economic development.

Explain the difference between economic growth and economic development.

Explain the significance of the Human Development Index (HDI) in measuring economic development.

Explain why income distribution is important in assessing economic development.

Which of the following best describes the Gini coefficient? (1) A measure of economic growth (2) A measure of income inequality (3) A measure of literacy (4) A measure of life expectancy

Which of the following indicators reflects the quality of education in a country? (1) GDP (2) Literacy rate (3) GNP (4) Per capita income

Which of the following is a composite indicator of economic development? (1) GDP (2) HDI (3) GNP (4) NNP

Which of the following is a direct measure of standard of living? (1) GDP (2) Per capita income (3) GNP (4) National income

Fill in the blank: The _______ Index is used to measure the level of income inequality in a country.

Fill in the blank: The _______ Index measures the gap between men and women in terms of health, education, and income.

Fill in the blank: The _______ Index measures the gender gap in human development achievements.

Fill in the blank: The _______ Index measures the level of deprivation in health, education, and standard of living.

Is access to clean drinking water considered an indicator of economic development? Yes or No.

Is the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) an indicator of educational development? Yes or No.

Is the poverty ratio an indicator of economic development? Yes or No.

Is the rate of urbanization considered an indicator of economic development? Yes or No.