Human Capital Index Flashcards
Who releases it ?
World Bank
Which report is it released as a part of ?
World Development Report
Theme of World Development Report ?
“The changing nature of Work”
How many countries does HCI cover ?
157 countries
What does HCI specifically indicate ?
It indicates the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by the age of 18
How many components does HCI consider ?
Three
1) Survival – under 5yrs mortality rate
2) Expected yrs of schools — combines quality and quantity of education
3) Health environment –
a) adult survival rates
b) rate of stunting under 5yrs
What is the measurement made as ?
0 to 1 –> (0 being lowest and 1 being highest)
What is the score of India ?
0.44
Is HCI of males better than females ?
NO , HCI of female is marginally better
Why has India ignored HCI ?
a) Discontent with methodology
b) Assessment lacking global standard
c) Gross negligence of important measures
