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Question
Answer the following question in about 30 words.
What are the three basic areas of human development?
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Solution
- Access to resources is taken as an indicator of economic conditions and individuals’ ability to purchase goods that meet their needs. The indicator used to determine this is per capita income, which reflects individuals’ purchasing power in dollars.
- Health: The longevity of the country’s people indicates the availability of health care services and facilities. A country with a higher life expectancy tends to have a higher HDI.
- Education: The adult literacy rate and gross enrollment ratio represent access to knowledge.
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