Composite Indices: HDI & GII
Analyzing the construction and utility of composite indices like the Human Development Index (HDI) and Gender Inequality Index (GII).
Key Questions
- Explain how the HDI provides a more holistic view of development than GDP.
- Analyze the components of the GII and what they reveal about gender disparities.
- Critique the weighting and data sources used in composite indices.
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