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Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of education in economic development?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of education in economic development?
- Education is not important for the absorption of modern technology.
- Education has no impact on productivity levels.
- Education plays a minor role in a country's ability to grow and develop.
- Education is a key component in developing a country's capacity for self-sustaining growth. (correct)
How have child mortality rates changed over time according to the text?
How have child mortality rates changed over time according to the text?
- Child mortality rates remained the same across all income categories.
- Child mortality rates decreased significantly in all income categories from 1950 to 2008. (correct)
- Child mortality rates decreased in high-income countries but increased in low-income countries.
- Child mortality rates increased in middle-income countries but decreased in low-income countries.
Why is health described as a prerequisite for productivity according to the text?
Why is health described as a prerequisite for productivity according to the text?
- Productivity levels are unaffected by the health of the population.
- Healthy individuals are not necessarily more productive than unhealthy ones.
- Healthier individuals tend to have higher productivity levels. (correct)
- There is no relationship between health and productivity.
In which region did children have the highest mortality rate in 1950?
In which region did children have the highest mortality rate in 1950?
What is the significance of smallpox in relation to child mortality according to the text?
What is the significance of smallpox in relation to child mortality according to the text?
How has child mortality changed over time from low-income to high-income countries?
How has child mortality changed over time from low-income to high-income countries?
What is a key factor that can make the rate of return on education higher?
What is a key factor that can make the rate of return on education higher?
In which region do over 48 million children involved in hazardous child labor live?
In which region do over 48 million children involved in hazardous child labor live?
What is considered part of the direct costs of education from a social point of view?
What is considered part of the direct costs of education from a social point of view?
What is mentioned as a reason for not immediately banning all forms of child labor?
What is mentioned as a reason for not immediately banning all forms of child labor?
Which age group has over 96 million child laborers according to the text?
Which age group has over 96 million child laborers according to the text?
Where do nearly 39 million children involved in hazardous child labor live?
Where do nearly 39 million children involved in hazardous child labor live?
What is human capital?
What is human capital?
How does greater health capital affect investments in education?
How does greater health capital affect investments in education?
What is one reason provided in the text to explain why increasing incomes alone is not sufficient to improve health and education levels?
What is one reason provided in the text to explain why increasing incomes alone is not sufficient to improve health and education levels?
How does the text suggest that public health programs and education are interconnected?
How does the text suggest that public health programs and education are interconnected?
What role does a longer life play in relation to education according to the text?
What role does a longer life play in relation to education according to the text?
Why does the text emphasize the joint investments in education and health for development?
Why does the text emphasize the joint investments in education and health for development?
What does the text suggest about the income elasticity of the demand for calories among low-income people?
What does the text suggest about the income elasticity of the demand for calories among low-income people?
Why do increases in income often not lead to substantial increases in investment in children’s education and health?
Why do increases in income often not lead to substantial increases in investment in children’s education and health?
What is the relationship between initial investments in health or education and future income?
What is the relationship between initial investments in health or education and future income?
What does the text imply about the effect of better-educated mothers on the health of their children?
What does the text imply about the effect of better-educated mothers on the health of their children?
What is suggested in the text regarding the link between household consumption choices, income, and nutrition for children?
What is suggested in the text regarding the link between household consumption choices, income, and nutrition for children?
What does the text recommend regarding addressing market failures in education and health?
What does the text recommend regarding addressing market failures in education and health?
