HDI - Human Developement Index Flashcards by anila breznica

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What are the three elements of the hdi?

A

GNI
life expectancy
number years in education

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What are the advantages of using hdi?

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used to make easy comparisons between countries
easy to understand and calculate
gives policy guidance

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What are the disadvantages of the hdi?

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too narrow : only compares three aspects of development
does not consider distribution of income
average measurements

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What are some other indicators of development?

A

happy planet index
hpi ( human poverty index )
gender development index

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What are some other indicators of development?

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happy planet index
hpi ( human poverty index )
gender development index

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