Readings

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Chapter 9
 * Development **

**#1. Human Development Index (HDI)** : **Reading Guide** The image below shows you the map from page 197 in clearer colors.

Reading guide questions: After reading this section, you need to be able to
 * 1) Know the four different factors the United Nations uses to calculate the HDI for a country.
 * 2) Explain the reasons that MDCs have higher HDI levels than LDCs.
 * 3) Identify regions of the world with high and low measures of HDI.

**#2. Gender-related Development**

After reading this section, you need to be able to
 * 1) Explain the difference between the Gender Development Index (GDI) and Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM).
 * 2) Explain patterns of how equal or unequal women and men are in MDCs and LDCs based on income, literacy, education, and life expectancy.
 * 3) Identify the patterns of gender differences in MDCs and LDCs in terms of political and economic power.

**#3. Economic Indicators **

**#4. Social Indicators **

**#5. Health Indicators **

**#6. Paths to Development **

**#7. World Trade **

**#8. Financing Development**