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Economics · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 12 · Question 21

2281Living standards

Why was the Human Development Index (HDI) introduced as a measure of the standard of living?

  1. AEducation and healthcare are important contributors to the standard of living.
  2. BGDP per head only measures development.
  3. CInequality can only be measured by HDI.
  4. DLiteracy rates are not an effective measure of the standard of living.

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Correct answer: A. Education and healthcare are important contributors to the standard of living.

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