Economics · Human Development
The Human Development Index (HDI) is published by the UNDP to rank countries based on dimension indices of health, education, and standard of living. Consider the following statements: 1. HDI is a composite index built on the capability approach pioneered by Amartya Sen and Mahbub ul Haq. 2. The education dimension index includes mean years of schooling and expected years of schooling. 3. A higher HDI value always guarantees an equitable distribution of income across the country. 4. The health dimension is measured by life expectancy at birth. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 11, 2, 3 and 4
- 22 and 3 only
- 31 and 4 only
- 41, 2 and 4✓
Correct answer
1, 2 and 4
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