Flashcards: Global Development and Inequality — 9 cartões

Global Inequality Measures — purpose?

Assess disparities between countries and individuals.

Development classification — purpose?

Categorize countries by socio-economic development levels.

Development, poverty — key factor?

Lack of basic needs and opportunities.

HDI — what does it measure?

Health, education, income achievements.

MPI — dimensions?

Health, education, living standards.

Happiness index — focus?

Subjective well-being and life satisfaction.

Brandt Line — divides?

Developed (MEDCs) and developing (LEDCs) countries.

Emerging countries — examples?

BRICs, NICs, Least Developed Countries.

Global inequality — main concern?

Uneven wealth, resource distribution worldwide.