CE 405: Development Indicators Lecture 2 Quiz
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What does an indicator indicate?

An indicator indicates the state or level of something.

Give an example of a development indicator.

The 'average life expectancy' of a newborn child.

Why should a good indicator reflect more aspects of a society than it directly measures?

Due to the complex and interrelated nature of the development process.

What is the 'crude death rate' an indicator of?

<p>The general level of public health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is car ownership often used as an indicator?

<p>As an indicator of affluence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are economic and social development indicators used to point out?

<p>Economic and social conditions with statistical data and analysis in a country, a region within a country, or a city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of life expectancy at birth?

<p>The number of years a new born infant would live if patterns of mortality prevailing at its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define adult literacy rate.

<p>The percentage of persons aged 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does GDP stand for?

<p>Gross Domestic Product</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the importance of development indicators in national and regional development plans.

<p>Development indicators help in identification and diagnosis of particular problems and assist in the formulation of specific targets in national and regional development plans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major weakness of development indicators?

<p>Statistical weaknesses in the data is the major weakness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does GNI stand for?

<p>Gross National Income</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the calculation of GNI per capita.

<p>GNI per capita is calculated by dividing GNI by midyear population in the corresponding year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the limitations of GDP?

<p>Exclusion of non-market transactions, failure to account for income inequality, and failure to indicate sustainability or depreciation of national capital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should one be aware of while using GDP as an economic measure?

<p>Quality of life, non-market transactions, income inequality, sustainability, and loss of natural resources due to economic expansion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of inflation in Bangladesh compared to the USA over the last 35 years?

<p>Inflation rates for consumer goods in Bangladesh have differed from those in the USA over the last 35 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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