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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?
The general level of public health.
How is car ownership often used as an indicator?
As an indicator of affluence.
What are economic and social development indicators used to point out?
Economic and social conditions with statistical data and analysis in a country, a region within a country, or a city.
What is the definition of life expectancy at birth?
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.
Define adult literacy rate.
The percentage of persons aged 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement.
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
Explain the importance of development indicators in national and regional development plans.
Development indicators help in identification and diagnosis of particular problems and assist in the formulation of specific targets in national and regional development plans.
What is the major weakness of development indicators?
Statistical weaknesses in the data is the major weakness.
What does GNI stand for?
Gross National Income
Explain the calculation of GNI per capita.
GNI per capita is calculated by dividing GNI by midyear population in the corresponding year.
What are the limitations of GDP?
Exclusion of non-market transactions, failure to account for income inequality, and failure to indicate sustainability or depreciation of national capital.
What should one be aware of while using GDP as an economic measure?
Quality of life, non-market transactions, income inequality, sustainability, and loss of natural resources due to economic expansion.
What is the significance of inflation in Bangladesh compared to the USA over the last 35 years?
Inflation rates for consumer goods in Bangladesh have differed from those in the USA over the last 35 years.
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