Human Development Index and GDP Concepts

The video tutorial from Crazy Cambridge covers the concept of living standards, focusing on GDP per capita and the Human Development Index (HDI). It explains how GDP per capita is calculated and its benefits and drawbacks as a measure of living standards. The HDI is introduced as a comprehensive measure that includes income, education, and healthcare indices. The video also discusses factors that cause differences in living standards across regions, such as industrialization, population density, and natural disasters. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with Crazy Cambridge.

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How is GDP per capita calculated?

• Total GDP divided by the number of industries

• Total GDP divided by the population

• Total GDP divided by the number of companies

• Total GDP divided by the number of exports

Which of the following is a benefit of using GDP per capita as a measure?

• It considers technological advancements

• It accounts for unpaid work

• It is a good indicator of job creation

• It measures environmental quality

What does the Human Development Index (HDI) combine to measure living standards?

• Population, resources, and industries

• Income, education, and healthcare indices

• Technology, environment, and crime rates

• GDP, exports, and imports

Which organization uses the Human Development Index?

• World Trade Organization

• International Monetary Fund

• United Nations

• World Health Organization

What is a limitation of the Human Development Index?

• It does not account for income inequality

• It is not recognized globally

• It is too complex to calculate

• It includes too many factors

Which factor is NOT considered by the Human Development Index?

• Average income

• Environmental quality

• Crime rates

• Political freedom

What is a reason for regional differences in living standards?

• Equal access to resources

• Uniform tax policies

• Identical educational systems

• Variances in income and consumption

How do natural disasters affect living standards?

• They have no impact

• They drive down living standards

• They increase job opportunities

• They improve infrastructure

What is a common characteristic of countries with high per capita incomes like Qatar and Norway?

• They rely heavily on agriculture

• They have large populations

• They have significant petroleum industries

• They focus on technology exports