Human Development Index

What's development?

• Development represents how rich a country is

• Development represents how much a country has earned in a year

• It represents the quality of life in a country

• It represents the average years of school attendance

How do we determine if a country is less developed, developing or developed?

• Using the Human Development Index

• The size of the country's Government

• The amount of tourism the country has

Since when has the UN been computing HDIs for countries every year?

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in the HDI?

• A decent standard of living

• A long and healthy life

• Access to knowledge

• Military strength

What is the main factor that explains the standard of living as a factor in the HDI?

• Having enough wealth for a decent standard of living

• The size of the country

• The climate of the country

• The political system

What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?

• a composite summary measure of a country's average achievements in three basic aspects of human development: health, knowledge, thinking and standard of living.

• a composite summary measure of a country's average achievements in two basic aspects of human development: health and standard of living.

• a composite summary measure of a country's average achievements in three basic aspects of human development: health, knowledge, and standard of living.

• a composite summary measure of a country's average achievements in five basic aspects of human development: health, knowledge, thinking, culture and standard of living.

How does the measurement of (HDI) Living Standard; Life expectancy; Happiness ) of a country influence its’ culture?

• An average HDI essentially indicates that the country in question has a generally high standard of living, with adequate healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.

• A high HDI essentially indicates that the country in question has a generally high standard of living, with adequate healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.

• A lowest HDI essentially indicates that the country in question has a generally high standard of living, with adequate healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.

• A high HDI essentially indicates that the country in question has a generally low standard of living, with adequate healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.

What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?

• A) Economic growth of a country

• B) Average achievements in health, education, and income

• C) Military strength of a country

• D) Cultural diversity

Which of the following is a component of the HDI?

• A) Political stability

• B) Access to clean water

• C) Life expectancy

• D) Internet connectivity

Who publishes the Human Development Index annually?

• A) World Bank

• B) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

• C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• D) World Health Organization (WHO)