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Define Happy Planet Index (HPI)
An index that measures sustainable wellbeing. It takes into account factors like life expectancy, well-being, inequality, and ecological footprint to assess how efficiently countries are using environmental resources
Define Human Development Index (HDI)
A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development. It provides a broader view of wellbeing beyond just economic measures
Define Life Expectancy
The average number of years a person is expected to live based on current mortality rates. It is often used as a key indicator of a population's health and wellbeing
Define Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The total market value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, usually annually
Define Poverty
The condition of lacking sufficient financial resources or income to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare. It can be measured in absolute or relative terms and often relates to a lack of opportunities
Define Wellbeing
A broad concept that refers to the overall quality of life and happiness experienced by individuals or communities. It encompasses various factors such as health, income, education, environment, and emotional satisfaction
What is "The total income earned by a country's residents and businesses, including any income earned abroad. It also adds net income from abroad to GDP"
Gross National Income (GNI)
Define Gross National Income (GNI)
The total income earned by a country's residents and businesses, including any income earned abroad. It also adds net income from abroad to GDP
Define Indicator
A specific measure or metric used to assess and compare different aspects of a country's or community's wellbeing, such as health, education, or income levels
Define Mortality
The incidence of death within a population. Mortality rates are commonly used to assess health outcomes and can be broken down by specific causes or demographics
What is "A specific measure or metric used to assess and compare different aspects of a country's or community's wellbeing, such as health, education, or income levels"
Indicator
What is "The total market value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, usually annually"
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Define Inequality
The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and outcomes within a society, often in terms of income, education, and access to services
What is "An index that measures sustainable wellbeing. It takes into account factors like life expectancy, well-being, inequality, and ecological footprint to assess how efficiently countries are using environmental resources"
Happy Planet Index (HPI)
Free Points
What is "A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development. It provides a broader view of wellbeing beyond just economic measures"
Human Development Index (HDI)
What is "The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and outcomes within a society, often in terms of income, education, and access to services"
Inequality
What is "A broad concept that refers to the overall quality of life and happiness experienced by individuals or communities. It encompasses various factors such as health, income, education, environment, and emotional satisfaction"
Wellbeing
What is "The average number of years a person is expected to live based on current mortality rates. It is often used as a key indicator of a population's health and wellbeing"
Life Expectency
What is "The condition of lacking sufficient financial resources or income to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare. It can be measured in absolute or relative terms and often relates to a lack of opportunities"
Poverty
What is "The incidence of death within a population"
Mortality
Define Qualitative
Refers to non-numerical data that describes characteristics or qualities, such as personal experiences, opinions, or feelings
What is "Numerical data that can be measured and analyzed statistically. It involves objective data, such as income levels, life expectancy, or educational attainment, to assess aspects of wellbeing
Quantitative
Define Quantitative
Refers to numerical data that can be measured and analyzed statistically. It involves objective data, such as income levels, life expectancy, or educational attainment, to assess aspects of wellbeing
What is "Non-numerical data that describes characteristics or qualities, such as personal experiences, opinions, or feelings"
Qualitative