Question

2. Every year, the United Nations Development Program rates a nation’s development according to the Human Development Index (HDI). The HDI measures the overall quality of life in a country based on certain factors. Which of the following is not a factor the index uses? (Points: 1)

(A)health and life expectancy

(B)education and literacy

(C)standard of living

(D)gross national income

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) gross national income.

The concept that is not a factor the index uses is gross national income.

Every year, the United Nations Development Program rates a nation’s development according to the Human Development Index (HDI). The HDI measures the overall quality of life in a country based on certain factors.

The HDI considers that people and their capabilities are the correct criteria to asses the growth of a nation. It believes that the analysis should not be limited only to economic growth. So HDI considers the dimensions of "Long and healthy life," "A decent standard of living," and "Knowledge," that is per-capita income.

Answer 2

The Human Development Index is among the statistical tools that are currently being used by the United Nations in order to measure the quality of life in a specific country or region. The statistical tool usually measures the life expectancy, the education, and the per capita income of the state. Therefore, the answer would be letter C.