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O-LevelEconomicsEconomic development2281/11 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q321 Mark

In 2008, the US had a higher GDP per head than Iceland, but a lower Human Development Index ranking than Iceland. What could explain this difference?

AAverage family size is higher in Iceland.
BLife expectancy is higher in Iceland.
CSchool enrolments are higher in the US.
DThe population of the US is larger.

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B: Life expectancy is higher in Iceland.

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Economic development, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 32.

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