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Although China’s total economic output, measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), is third largest in the world, it is considered a developing nation. What is most likely the most important factor for this designation?

A
China’s government spends money on things that do not benefit human development.
B
China has a large population, so its GDP per person is only modest.
C
China has a strong economy but weak literacy and school attendance rates.
D
China’s high rates of disease offset the country's economic gains.
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In general, countries that were European colonies in the 1940s have __________.

A
lower-than-average GDP and lower-than-average HDI
B
higher-than-average GDP and lower-than-average HDI
C
higher-than-average GDP and higher-than-average HDI
D
lower-than-average GDP and higher-than-average HDI
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What is the relationship between Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Human Development Index (HDI)?

A
A high GDP is related to a high quality of life and high development.
B
A low GDP is related to a high quality of life and low development.
C
A low GDP is related to a low quality of life and high development.
D
A high GDP is related to a low quality of life and high development.
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Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows. Data courtesy of the UN Development Programme 2006-2008 and World Bank 2009 The chart above compares measures of development using the HDI and GDP. Why might Turkey rank lower in the HDI indicator even though it has a high GDP?

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A
Turkey has a lower GDP than comparable countries in the HDI ranking.
B
Turkey must increase its HDI to have a higher GDP ranking.
C
Turkey is only compared to other European countries in GDP, not to the world, as it is in the HDI.
D
Turkey may struggle to provide adequate education or health care, or it may have a lower life expectancy.
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What is the definition of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

A
an indicator used to measure the overall happiness of citizens based on their community involvement
B
the total value of officially recorded goods and services produced in a country's borders within a given year
C
the monetary worth of goods and services produced in a country, plus income earned from investments outside of the country
D
the total value of officially recorded goods and services produced by companies and citizens, both inside and outside a country's borders, within a given year
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One of the most significant problems facing governments with low GDP is that a low GDP often results in __________.

A
lower-than-average infant mortality rates
B
less available tax revenue
C
increased economic growth
D
lower unemployment rates
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If a country has a low GDP, it __________.

A
produces a low number of goods each year, resulting in an economically rich nation
B
produces a high number of goods each year, resulting in an economically poor nation
C
produces a high number of goods each year, resulting in an economically rich nation
D
produces a low number of goods each year, resulting in an economically poor nation

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