12. What is the human development index (HDI)?(1 point)

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the total amount of goods and services in a market during one year’s period of time
the total amount of goods and services in a market during one year’s period of time

a term used when a value is divided by the number of people in an area
a term used when a value is divided by the number of people in an area

a measure of economic development determined by considering multiple factors, including income, life expectancy, and education, to rate countries on a scale between 0 and 1
a measure of economic development determined by considering multiple factors, including income, life expectancy, and education, to rate countries on a scale between 0 and 1

a comparison of the value of currency and prices between different places using a common “market basket” of goods and services

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a measure of economic development determined by considering multiple factors, including income, life expectancy, and education, to rate countries on a scale between 0 and 1.

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite index that aims to provide a broader understanding of development beyond just economic factors by incorporating dimensions of health, education, and standard of living.