Development Answers

Which best describes why infrastructure is important for a country?

What do education indicators measure?

What does life expectancy measure?

In addition to the social and economic factors that comprise the HDI, what other factors can determine a country’s level of development? Check all that apply.equalityinfrastructureorganized religionsocial programsstability

The table shows human development indicators from 2013.

Why are many children in Niger unable to receive an education? Check all that apply.There are no public schools.Some children work to support their families.Schools do no teach subjects relevant to life in Niger.There is insufficient free public education.Few laws exist that force children to go to school.

Which term best describes the type of assistance non-governmental organization such as Doctors Without Borders provide?

The table compares the GDP and HDI rankings of countries.What does the table indicate about the development of Barbados?

Which of these are indicators measured by the HDI? Check all that apply.educationgross national incomeindustrializationinfrastructurelife expectancystability

The table shows the GDP, gross national income (GNI) per capita, and HDI of several countries.