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Economic Development — Quiz

Question 4 • World and Regional Geography (Semester)

When measuring standard of living, which factor is a weakness when using HDI and terms like developed and developing ?

Answer
A
They do not consider the wealth of citizens.
B
They do not account for factors such as happiness and climate.
C
They do not differentiate between primary and secondary schooling.
D
They do not consider healthcare outcomes.

Explanation

HDI uses measures of health, education, and income to compare development. It does not directly measure quality-of-life factors such as happiness or climate, so those may be missed when classifying places as developed or developing. Healthcare outcomes are represented through life expectancy, and income is included through GNI per person.

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