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O-LevelEconomicsEconomic development2281/12 · May/June 2019 · Q211 Mark

Why is the Human Development Index (HDI) a better measure of living standards than GDP per head?

AIt takes into account changes in output.
BIt takes into account changes in population.
CIt takes into account health and education data.
DIt takes into account inflation.

✓ Correct answer

C: It takes into account health and education data.

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Economic development, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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