Understanding GNI and Development Measures

What is GNI per person often used as a measure of?

• The average life expectancy in a country.

• The level of development in a country.

• The quality of education in a country.

• The size of a country's population.

Which of the following is a key limitation of using GNI per person as a measure of development?

• It does not account for the distribution of wealth within a country.

• It is difficult to calculate accurately.

• It does not reflect the level of education in a country.

• It is too heavily influenced by population size.

According to the source, what is one way in which development in a country is improving?

• People are becoming more materialistic.

• People are having fewer children.

• People are living longer.

• More people are moving to urban areas.

What does the Demographic Transition Model (DTM) illustrate?

• The relationship between birth rate, death rate and population growth over time.

• The impact of migration on population density.

• The economic growth of a country over time.

• The changes in climate patterns over centuries.

Which of the following is not typically considered when measuring a country's development?

• Gross National Income (GNI) per person.

• The number of natural resources.

• Life expectancy.

• Literacy rate.

What is one advantage of using GNI per person as a measure of development?

• It provides a detailed view of income distribution.

• It is easy to compare across different countries.

• It reflects cultural values.

• It accounts for environmental factors.

Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterised by high birth and death rates?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

What is a common characteristic of countries in Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model?

• High birth rates and high death rates.

• Low birth rates and low death rates.

• High birth rates and low death rates.

• Low birth rates and high death rates.

Which of the following factors is not directly measured by GNI per person?

• Economic output.

• Income distribution.

• Population size.

• Total national income.

What is one potential impact of a country moving from Stage 2 to Stage 3 in the Demographic Transition Model?

• Increase in birth rates.

• Decrease in death rates.

• Stabilisation of population growth.

• Increase in migration rates.