geography- geographies of human wellbeing

Question 1

Explain the difference between happiness and wellbeing

Answer 1

Happiness can be one of the factors of wellbeing. An individual may be happy but other factors of their wellbeing could not be achieved.

Question 2

What does MEDC stand for?

Answer 2

More Economically Developed Country

Question 3

What does LEDC stand for?

Answer 3

Less Economically Developed Country

Question 4

What is the HDI? Give definition, indicators and examples

Answer 4

The Human development Index is a measure of wellbeing through factors such as life expectancy, income and education

Question 5

What is the HPI? Give definition, indicators and examples

Answer 5

The happy planet index is a measure that evaluates the well-being and environmental sustainability of countries through factors such as life expectancy and happiness

Question 6

Explain why it is important to use multiple indicators of wellbeing?