HDI (Human Development Index)
A United Nations measure of development incorporating health, education, and economic dimensions, providing a broader development assessment than GDP alone.
Real World
Norway consistently scores the world's highest HDI (0.955 in 2023) because its sovereign wealth fund from North Sea oil revenues funds world-class healthcare and education, demonstrating how all three HDI dimensions can be simultaneously maximised.
Exam Focus
For 'compare' questions, use specific HDI scores for two contrasting countries — vague comparisons ('one is higher than the other') will not access top marks.
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