DOL Economics 5/15 and 5/16

Based on the table, which country has the highest Gross Domestic Product per capita among the listed southern and eastern African nations?

• Botswana

• South Africa

• Namibia

• Uganda

According to the data, which country has the lowest Gross Domestic Product per capita?

• South Sudan

• Uganda

• Eritrea

• Namibia

Which of the following is the best description of the South African economy based on the table?

• South Africa has many economic problems, including a lack of resources and chronic drought.

• South Africa is a middle-income nation with an abundant supply of natural resources.

• South Africa has the most modern, high-tech economy in the world.

• South Africa is severely underdeveloped and poverty is widespread.

Based on the table, which nation is the LEAST developed economically?

• Afghanistan

• Finland

• Laos

• Malaysia

Based on the data in the chart above, which country would you want to live in if you wanted the best opportunity for a high standard of living?

• Costa Rica

• Guatemala

• Honduras

• Panama

What is the GDP per capita of Brazil according to the table?

• 1,000 US$

• 12,000 US$

• 15,300 US$

• 60,900 US$

Which country has the highest literacy rate as shown in the table?

• United States

• Singapore

• Mexico

• Brazil

According to the table, which country has the lowest life expectancy?

• Afghanistan

• Brazil

• Mexico

• United States

Based on the data in the chart, what can you conclude about the relationship between a nation’s GDP, GDP per capita, and literacy rate?

• Nations with a high literacy rate generally have low GDP per capita.

• Nations with a low literacy rate generally have a high GDP per capita.

• Nations with a high literacy rate generally have a high GDP per capita.

• There is no relationship between a nation’s GDP per capita and literacy rate.

What effects do you think literacy rates have on a countries development and prosperity?