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What is the scale used by the EIU to rate liveability in cities?
Which of the following categories is NOT part of the EIU's liveability assessment?
What is the purpose of the Liveability Index?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five key indicators of the Liveability Index?
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Why may the largest cities not be the most liveable according to liveability assessments?
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Study Notes
Measuring Liveability
- The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Survey ranks cities based on a score out of 100, with 100 being considered "ideal" and 1 or 0 being "intolerable."
- The survey measures five categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.
- Each category is awarded a score out of 100, and these scores are averaged for a final score of 100.
The Liveability Index
- The Liveability Index is a measure of liveability or quality of life, ranking places based on a set of criteria.
- It primarily focuses on ranking the world's largest cities by the quality of life they offer.
- Five key indicators used in the index are: business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement.
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Explore the key concepts behind the Global Liveability Index as ranked by The Economist Intelligence Unit. This quiz covers the five crucial categories used to assess the quality of life in major cities worldwide, including stability, healthcare, culture, education, and infrastructure. Test your knowledge on how these factors contribute to a city's liveability score.
