HDI - Human Developement Index Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three elements of the hdi?
A
- GNI
- life expectancy
- number years in education
2
Q
What are the advantages of using hdi?
A
- used to make easy comparisons between countries
- easy to understand and calculate
- gives policy guidance
3
Q
What are the disadvantages of the hdi?
A
- too narrow : only compares three aspects of development
- does not consider distribution of income
- average measurements
4
Q
What are some other indicators of development?
A
- happy planet index
- hpi ( human poverty index )
- gender development index
5
Q
What are some other indicators of development?
A
- happy planet index
- hpi ( human poverty index )
- gender development index
