1
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development is measured using …
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- economic measures (economic indicators, Gross Domestic Product )
- social measures
- humanist (quality of life) measures
- poverty measures
2
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economic growth =
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used to measure a countries development
3
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growth=
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when the value of the countries produce increases overtime, relative to other countries.
4
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how is economic development measure ?
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using the Gross National Income(GNI)
5
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Gross national income=
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the total value of goods and services produced by a country osn a financial year.
6
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what are the social measures ?
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- education
- health and longevity
- democracy
- human rights
- gender equality
- happiness and wellbeing
- sustainability
7
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how is the social measure of education measured ?
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- percentage of eligible children attending school
- literacy percentage, who can read and write
8
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how is the social measure of health measured ?
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- child/infant mortality rate (#/1000/year)
- general mortality rate (#/1000/year)
- Maternal mortality rate (#/1000/year)
- Number of hospitalised/staff per year
9
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how is the social measure of democracy measured ?
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- are there free elections?
- can everyone vote ?
- can opposition parties speak freely and organise against the government?
10
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how is the social measure of Gender equality measured ?
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- M/F average years in education
- M/F health and life expectancy
- equal access to pay and voting
