Activity:
Online exercise: After watching the video
Video:
Hans Rosling, Global Development Video
go to Gapminder and click on "Gapminder World" tab . Read the instructions (in pdf) or watch the tutorial. Examine at least four different associations between life expectancy or child mortality around the world.
It begins with income per person and life expectancy (that counts as one association). Take notes on the patterns you see in the data.
Present your impressions in the online discussion.
Online discussion: Reaction Hans Rosling and Gapminder
After using "gapminder world" what is impression about the state of the world health and economy? Which areas are worst off?
What is the relationship between income and wellbeing?
What is the relationship between aid and wellbeing? Is this information new to you?