Specification point 4.3.1 · Theme 4

Measures of development

Emerging and developing economies · A global perspective

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ContextIn Sudan, public services such as healthcare are struggling to keep running. Power outages, blocking of internet access, and fuel shortages, will mean hospitals struggle to operate. Many of the hospitals in the capital city, Khartoum, have reported shortages of doctors, blood, transfusion equipment, medical supplies, and other skilled workers and commodities.

Evaluate the possible factors influencing the level of economic development in a developing country of your choice.

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ContextThe table shows the selected economic data in 2014 for Vietnam and India. Gross National Human Income per Development capita Index (HDI) value (2011 PPPs) Vietnam …

With reference to the data provided, explain two limitations of using the HDI to compare levels of development between countries and over time.

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ContextTable: selected economic data on Morocco and Pakistan, 2021 (HDI, GNI per capita and GDP per capita).

With reference to the table above, which one of the following is correct?

AAverage incomes are lower in Morocco than in Pakistan
BEconomic development, as measured by the HDI, is higher in Morocco than in Pakistan
CLife expectancy in Morocco is 68.3 years
DTotal output in Morocco is higher than in Pakistan
ContextThe table shows the selected economic data in 2014 for Vietnam and India. Gross National Human Income per Development capita Index (HDI) value (2011 PPPs) Vietnam …

Which one of the following statements can be deduced from the data in the table?

AAverage incomes are higher in India than in Vietnam.
BLevels of absolute poverty are higher in Vietnam.
CLife expectancy is higher in India than in Vietnam.
DProvision of healthcare and education is less effective in Vietnam than

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