Human Development Index Insights

The video discusses the Human Development Index (HDI), its correlation with income, and how policy can influence HDI. It highlights the progress made in HDI from 1990 to 2015 and compares HDI rankings across countries. The video also explores HDI variations within countries, using examples from South Africa, Guatemala, Kenya, and China. Different methods of calculating HDI are explained, emphasizing the importance of considering multiple dimensions of development.

What is one key factor that can influence a country's Human Development Index (HDI)?

• Climate

• Government policy

• Geographical location

• Natural resources

How did South Africa's HDI ranking change post-apartheid?

• It fluctuated

• It worsened

• It improved significantly

• It remained the same

Which country ranks higher on the HDI than its income per capita would suggest?

• Namibia

• Sudan

• Equatorial Guinea

• Cuba

What is a significant factor contributing to Equatorial Guinea's low HDI ranking despite high income?

• Poor climate

• High inequality

• Lack of natural resources

• Geographical isolation

Which country has a higher HDI ranking than expected based on its income level?

• Namibia

• Sudan

• Equatorial Guinea

• Bangladesh

What trend was observed in the HDI from 1990 to 2015?

• Fluctuations with no clear trend

• Significant improvement

• No significant change

• Overall decline

Which region showed better HDI performance in 2015 compared to 1990?

• Latin America

• South Asia

• East Asia

• Sub-Saharan Africa

In Guatemala, which group has HDI levels comparable to Indonesia?

• Urban residents

• Indigenous peoples

• Latino population

• Rural communities

Which area in Kenya has an HDI comparable to Turkey?

• Busia District

• Nairobi

• Mombasa

• Turkana

In China, how does the HDI of rural areas compare to urban areas?

• Fluctuating

• Equal

• Lower

• Higher