Chapter 5

Economic Development

Living standards, poverty and how development is measured — with an interactive exercise.

Economic Development is about improving living standards and reducing poverty.

Development is measured by indicators such as income per person, health and education — combined in the Human Development Index (HDI). More developed countries tend to have higher incomes and better services.

Remember

  • Development = better living standards, not just more money.
  • HDI combines income, health and education.

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