Question

In addition to the social and economic factors that comprise the HDI, what other factors can determine a country’s level of development? Check all that apply.

equality
infrastructure
organized religion
social programs
stability

Answer 1

Select: equality, infrastructure, social programs, stability.

Briefly:
- Equality (e.g., gender and income equality) affects access to education, jobs and health, which influences development.
- Infrastructure (transport, energy, water, telecom) enables economic activity and service delivery.
- Social programs (public health, education, safety nets) raise human capital and reduce poverty.
- Stability (political stability, rule of law, security) is essential for investment and long‑term development.

Organized religion can shape culture and policy but is not itself a direct, standard measure of development.