Chapter 2 Flashcards
Human Development Index (HDI)
Includes three basis of human development 1. Longevity 2. Adult literacy 3. Standard of living It can be achieved without high income
Infant mortality rate
The number of children in a country who die before their first birthday per 1000 live birth
High IMR are often found in poor countries
Gender-related development Index (GDI)
Examines inequality between women and man
Percentage of women in parliament, legislators and professionals
The Education Index
Adult literacy rate and combined enrollment for school
How to measure poverty
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Problems of indicator
Can be manipulated Out of date Regional difference Uses average One aspect
The origin of disparity
Inequality in development Living condition Land ownership Parental education Employment inequalities
Gross national income
The total value of goods and services produced within a country, together with the balance of income and payment from or to other countries
Analyzing disparities
Dependency theory
Countries more dependent on powerful colonial power
World system analysis
Developed Core And undeveloped periphery
Reducing disparity
Expanding trade Trading blocs Aid Debt Market access Ethical trade Remittance: transfer of money from foreign workers to home countries Free trade zone
Income inequality
0 is perfect equality while 1 is perfect inequality
