How can we measure development? (brainstorm)

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How can we measure development?(brainstorm)
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Some views of development
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Some views of development
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Some views of development

• http//www.worldmapper.org

A map of HDI
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Some views of development
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How do we measure development?

• Look at pages 630 to 633 of David Waugh
• Define the following terms
• Human Development Index
• Gross National Product
• Gross Domestic Product
• Human Freedom Index
• 3. What are the key differences between GNP and
  GDP? (page 528 of Advanced Geography will help as
  well).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the above measures
  for measuring the development of a place.
• Is a Classification or Continuum the best method
  for defining Development?

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• http//www.happyplanetindex.org/explore/global/ind
  ex.html

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Measuring Happiness!

• Look at the photographs from Development page 5.
  With a partner discuss whether the people look
  happy or unhappy with their situations. What do
  they have/lack that might affect their level of
  happiness? Is it possible to measure happiness?
• Read page 526 of Advanced Geography
• What did Richard Layard conclude?
• Do you agree with his conclusions?

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What measures can we use to classify the
development of country in terms of its

• Society
• Culture
• Economy
• Politics

?