5.1.1 Global Variations in Economic Development

Question 1

What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?

Answer 1

Composite measure of life expectancy, education, and income per capita. Higher HDI indicates higher development levels

Question 2

What is the Gender Inequality Index (GII)?

Answer 2

Measures gender disparities in reproductive health, empowerment, and the labor market. Lower GII indicates lower gender inequality levels

Question 3

What is the Human Poverty Index (HPI) ?

Answer 3

Percentage of population living below poverty line. Lower HPI indicates lower poverty levels

Question 4

What is the Gini Coefficient?

Answer 4

Measures income inequality within a country. Lower Gini coefficient indicates lower income inequality levels

Question 5

What is meant by Life Expectancy?

Answer 5

Average number of years a person is expected to live. Higher life expectancy indicates higher quality of life levels

Question 6

What is meant by Literacy Rate?

Answer 6

Percentage of people aged 15+ who can read and write. Higher literacy rate indicates better access to education and opportunities

Question 7

What is meant by the Infant Mortality Rate

Answer 7

Number of infant deaths under 1 year per 1,000 live births. Lower infant mortality rate indicates better healthcare and living conditions

Question 8

What is meant by Working Conditions?

Answer 8

Quality, safety, fair wages and hours in work environments. Better working conditions indicate higher job security and economic stability

Question 9

Quality of Education

Answer 9

Availability and standard of education in a country. Higher quality of education indicates better access to opportunities

Question 10

Environmental Sustainability

Answer 10

Ability to maintain environment and resources for the future. Maintaining environmental sustainability is crucial for long-term development

Question 11

Foreign Aid

Answer 11

Financial assistance provided by one country to another for development. Foreign aid can help fund development projects and improve living conditions

Question 12

Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)

Answer 12

Measures perceived public sector corruption levels. Lower CPI indicates lower corruption and better governance

Question 13

Healthcare Access

Answer 13

Availability and quality of healthcare services. Better healthcare access indicates improvements in overall health

Question 14

Access to Clean Water

Answer 14

Percentage of population with access to clean water sources.

Question 15

Rule of Law

Answer 15

Degree to which a country’s laws are upheld and enforced.

Question 16

Human Rights Index

Answer 16

Level of respect and protection for human rights

Question 17

Community Engagement

Answer 17

Level of citizen participation and involvement in communities.

Question 18

Economic Diversification

Answer 18

Variety of industries and economic sectors in a country.

Question 19

Unemployment Rate

Answer 19

Percentage of total workforce without a job.

Question 20

GDP per capita

Answer 20

Gross domestic product divided by midyear population.