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Which of the following is a linear indicator of development?
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Extension Philosophy, Principles & Historical
- Linear vs Composite Indicators of Development:
- Linear (Unidimensional) Economic Indicators:
- Gross National Product (GNP) measures economic output unidimensionally along a single monetary scale, assuming societal well-being scales linearly with aggregate financial wealth.
- Composite (Multidimensional) Development Indicators:
- Human Development Index (HDI), Human Poverty Index (HPI), and Gender Inequality Index combine multiple non-linear dimensions (life expectancy, educational attainment, standard of living) into a multi-attribute index.
- Conclusion: Gross National Product (Option 2).
Correct option: (2) Gross National Product
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