HDI Flashcards
1
Q
What are the factors of HDI
A
Life expectancy
Years of schooling
GNP/GNI per capita (PPP $)
2
Q
How is the HDI calculated
A
Each indicator is rated on a scale from 0 to 1
Composite index is calculated by taking the average of the 3 ratings giving equal weighting to each
3
Q
What are the advantages of using HDI
A
Can be disaggregated to show the different experiences of gender, social classes, income groups and ethnic groups
Relatively good measure of human capital development
4
Q
What are the disadvantages of using the HDI
A
Does not reflexive on inequalities, poverty or human security
