Unit 4.8 · Measuring Development
Single Indicators of Development
AO2
Syllabus Requirement
Includes GDP/GNI per capita at PPP, health and education indicators, inequality, energy usage, and environmental sustainability.
Assessment Objectives
AO2Application and Analysis
Summary
Single indicators of development are statistical measures that assess specific aspects of a country's economic development. While they provide useful insights into areas like income, health, and education, they cannot fully represent the overall quality of life due to the multidimensional nature of development.