3.1 Measures of Development Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is economic development?
A
Sustained increase in the quality of life of a country’s population
2
Q
3 objectives of development?
A
1) Life sustaining goods
2) Higher incomes
3) Freedom to make choices
3
Q
What is the HDI?
A
- Human Development Index
- 3 indicators (life expectancy, education, income)
4
Q
Country HDI rankings?
A
- UK = 13
- Norway = 1
- Ireland = 2
5
Q
Advantages of HDI?
A
- Simple
- Easy to compare between countries + over time
6
Q
Drawbacks of HDI?
A
- Can be too simplistic
- Doesn’t account for inequalities
7
Q
What are some of the Sustainable Development Goals?
A
1) End poverty
2) Ensure health
3) Ensure education
4) Promote employment
5) Reduce inequality
