Examine the statistics for New Zealand and Yemen's Human Development Index in greater detail. Write an ESSAY about this week's subject. This is an essay, write paragraphs that include the specific topics, questions and answers below. Each new topic should be a new paragraph.
1. Compare and comment on the differences you see for your two countries:
a) life expectancy at birth (in years), Table 1;
b) GDP per capita (PPP, US$), Table 1;
c) adult literacy rate (note: the letter e in the column means 99% or more), Table 1;
d) HDI trends since 1970, Table 2 (has the HDI increased?) ;
e) at least two other items that interest you from the other tables in this appendix.
NOTE: Do not just give numbers! Tell us what the numbers mean to you and to the people in these countries.
2. What factors seem to be most important in determining development and why?
3. In your opinion, is this index a good indicator of well-being compared to using GDP alone? Why or why not?