4.8.1 Indicators of Development

• GDP per capita is a measure of average income
• GDP per capita alone provides a complete picture of a country's level of development

  False
• What does the Literacy Rate indicate in development economics?

  Educational attainment
• Development economics aims to improve living standards and economic growth in low-income countries


  True
• Life expectancy measures the average number of years a person is expected to live
• What does the infant mortality rate reflect?

  Maternal and child health
• Life expectancy measures public health conditions.


  True
• Analyzing key economic indicators helps us gain a nuanced understanding of a nation's progress
• Key economic indicators provide a comprehensive view of a country's economic prosperity, social well-being, and quality of life
• Match the social indicator with its description:

  Life Expectancy ↔️ Average number of years a person is expected to live

  Literacy Rate ↔️ Percentage of population able to read and write

  Infant Mortality Rate ↔️ Number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births
• Environmental indicators measure a country's level of development and sustainability
• What does forest cover indicate in environmental terms?

  Natural resource management
• Development economics focuses on achieving economic development in low-income countries.


  True
• Match the development indicator with its description:

  GDP per capita ↔️ Total economic output divided by population

  Life Expectancy ↔️ Average number of years a person is expected to live

  Literacy Rate ↔️ Percentage of population able to read and write

  Infant Mortality Rate ↔️ Number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births
• What does the literacy rate indicate in a country?

  Educational attainment
• What is the primary goal of analyzing key economic indicators?

  Understanding development
• Social indicators complement economic metrics to provide a comprehensive view of a country's progress
• Forest cover indicates natural resource management
• What is one limitation of using indicators to measure development?

  Incomplete picture
• How can the limitations of indicators be overcome?

  Combining indicators
• What is development economics the study of?

  Economic development in low-income countries
• Match the indicator with its description:

  Life Expectancy ↔️ Average number of years a person is expected to live

  Literacy Rate ↔️ Percentage of population able to read and write

  Infant Mortality Rate ↔️ Number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births
• Using multiple indicators allows for a more nuanced understanding of a country's progress and development challenges
• Match the indicator with its description:

  Life Expectancy ↔️ Measures public health conditions

  Literacy Rate ↔️ Indicates educational attainment

  Infant Mortality Rate ↔️ Reflects maternal and child health
• What does GDP per capita measure?

  Average income
• Literacy rate indicates the percentage of the population able to read and write.

  True
• Economic, social, and environmental indicators provide insights into a country's economic prosperity, social well-being, and quality of life
• Which indicator reflects maternal and child health?

  Infant Mortality Rate
• What is the term for analyzing a country's progress and development challenges?

  Economic Development
• Social indicators measure a country's level of development alongside economic indicators.


  True
• Why are social indicators crucial for assessing development?

  Overall well-being of population
• Carbon emissions reflect the environmental impact of greenhouse gases.


  True
• Environmental indicators provide insights into balancing economic growth with environmental protection
• Why is GDP per capita insufficient as the sole measure of development?

  It lacks social and environmental factors
• What does GDP per capita measure?

  Average income
• The infant mortality rate reflects maternal and child health.

  True
• Match the social indicator with its significance:

  Life Expectancy ↔️ Public health and healthcare

  Literacy Rate ↔️ Educational attainment

  Infant Mortality Rate ↔️ Maternal and child health

  Access to Clean Water ↔️ Environmental health
• What are environmental indicators used to measure?

  Sustainability
• What does the use of renewable energy reflect in a country?

  Sustainability commitment
• Indicators can be influenced by external factors