6.6.1 - Short Answer
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What does HDI stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the words that could define the term 'development' in a human context.
Name one major component of the Human Development Index.
💡 Hint: Consider what factors contribute to human well-being.
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What does HDI stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember that it measures aspects of human well-being.
True or False: Modernization theory suggests that all countries will develop in the same way.
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of linearity in development paths.
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Consider a country with a high GDP but low HDI. What factors may contribute to the HDI being low despite the economic wealth?
💡 Hint: Evaluate social indicators beyond just economic figures.
Assess the implications of relying solely on linear assumptions of development as suggested by modernization theory when planning international aid.
💡 Hint: Consider historical events and local needs.
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