Measuring Quality of Life
Introduce indicators like GDP per capita, literacy rates, and the Human Development Index (HDI).
Key Questions
- 1Why is wealth not the only measure of a good life?
- 2How does Canada compare to other countries on the HDI?
- 3What factors most impact the quality of life in developing nations?
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