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Data courtesy of the UN Development Programme 2006-2008 and World Bank 2009
The chart above compares measures of development using the HDI and GDP. Why might Turkey rank lower in the HDI indicator even though it has a high GDP?
A.
Turkey has a lower GDP than comparable countries in the HDI ranking.
B.
Turkey must increase its HDI to have a higher GDP ranking.
C.
Turkey is only compared to other European countries in GDP, not to the world, as it is in the HDI.
D.
Turkey may struggle to provide adequate education or health care, or it may have a lower life expectancy.
The chart above compares measures of development using the HDI and GDP. Why might Turkey rank lower in the HDI indicator even though it has a high GDP?
A.
Turkey has a lower GDP than comparable countries in the HDI ranking.
B.
Turkey must increase its HDI to have a higher GDP ranking.
C.
Turkey is only compared to other European countries in GDP, not to the world, as it is in the HDI.
D.
Turkey may struggle to provide adequate education or health care, or it may have a lower life expectancy.
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The most appropriate answer to explain why Turkey might rank lower in the HDI (Human Development Index) despite having a high GDP would be:
**D. Turkey may struggle to provide adequate education or health care, or it may have a lower life expectancy.**
This option highlights the fact that GDP is a measure of economic output, whereas HDI incorporates various factors like life expectancy, education, and health care access. Thus, Turkey's lower HDI ranking could indicate challenges in areas beyond just economic performance.
**D. Turkey may struggle to provide adequate education or health care, or it may have a lower life expectancy.**
This option highlights the fact that GDP is a measure of economic output, whereas HDI incorporates various factors like life expectancy, education, and health care access. Thus, Turkey's lower HDI ranking could indicate challenges in areas beyond just economic performance.