Unit 4.8 · Measuring Development
Composite Indicators of Development
AO2
Syllabus Requirement
Covers HDI, Gender Inequality Index (GII), Inequality-adjusted HDI (IHDI), and Happy Planet Index as tools to capture complex development dimensions.
Assessment Objectives
AO2Application and Analysis
Summary
Composite indicators of development combine multiple single indicators to provide a more comprehensive view of a country's development status. While single indicators like GDP per capita can offer insights into economic conditions, they do not capture the full complexity of development, which includes social and environmental factors. Understanding these composite indicators is important for policymakers and economists to assess progress toward development goals effectively.