Measures of Development Practice Test

GDP per capita is a complete measure of development because it captures all social and political conditions in one number.

The Gender Inequality Index is the best way to calculate GDP per capita because it includes women’s wages in national accounts.

GDP per capita can rise even if most people do not experience improved wellbeing, because it is an average that can mask inequality.

GDP per capita proves a country is developed because it directly measures literacy, life expectancy, and income distribution.

Infant mortality rate is the standard economic indicator used to compute GNI per capita in the same way across countries.