Contrasts in world development - the development gap

• What is the purpose of measuring development?

  To assess economic and social progress
• What does the term "standard of living" refer to?

  The wealth and comfort of a group
• What does GDP stand for?

  Gross Domestic Product
• How do MEDCs differ from LEDCs?

  MEDCs have a high standard of living
• What is the typical location of LEDCs?

  Mostly in the southern hemisphere
• What does measuring development involve?

  Comparing countries' economic and social status
• What are social indicators?

  Measures of access to education and health
• What does quality of life refer to?

  The wellbeing of individuals or groups
• What is life expectancy?

  The average lifespan in a country
• How can life expectancy indicate development?

  High life expectancy suggests better healthcare
• What is the adult literacy rate?

  Percentage of adults who can read and write
• How does GNIpc measure wealth?

  It divides total income by population
• What type of industries do LEDCs focus on?

  Primary industries like farming and mining
• What do tertiary industries provide?

  Services like education and healthcare
• What does the number of vehicles per 1,000 people indicate?

  Wealth distribution in a country
• What is a positive of using GNIpc?

  It allows easy comparison of wealth
• What is a negative of using GNIpc?

  Collecting accurate data is difficult
• What do life expectancy and infant mortality rates indicate?

  Levels of healthcare in a population
• What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?

  A measure combining life expectancy, education, and income
• Why was the HDI introduced?

  To combine economic and social indicators
• What does HDI include as indicators?

  Life expectancy, education, and gross national income
• How does HDI provide a more comprehensive view of development?

  It combines both economic and social factors
• What is the North-South divide?

  A disparity in development between regions
• How do war, disease, and natural disasters affect life expectancy?

  They can lower life expectancy significantly
• What role do NGOs play in LEDCs?

  They improve healthcare and reduce death rates
• Why are cultural factors important in measuring development?

  They influence social behavior and progress
• What is the significance of accurate data collection in development?

  It ensures reliable assessment of indicators
• What does the standard of living in a country indicate?

  It indicates the economic well-being of citizens.
• What do social indicators tell us about?

  They tell us about the quality of life.
• What did the United Nations decide in 1990 regarding development measures?

  To find a measure for both standard of living and quality of life.
• How does Saudi Arabia's wealth affect its perceived standard of living?

  It appears to have a good standard of living.
• What does HDI stand for?

  Human Development Index.
• What three indicators does the HDI combine?

  Life expectancy, education, and income.
• What is the economic measure used in HDI?

  Gross national income per capita.
• How is the HDI calculated?

  It is the average of three indicators.
• What does a high HDI score indicate?

  A score closer to +1.
• What was the HDI score of Switzerland in 2021?

  0.962
• What is the life expectancy in Norway according to the 2021 HDI report?

  83.2 years
• What is the GNI per capita of Burundi?

  $732
• What are the advantages of using the HDI?

  It uses diverse data for accuracy.