Understanding GDP's Impact on Standard of Living

Discover how GDP influences living standards and explore alternative measures for a comprehensive view of economic well-being ...
JSTOR Daily

Human Development Over Time: An Empirical Comparison of a Dynamic Index and the Standard HDI

This research uses panel data to explore inferences about human development associated with two different formulations of the Human Development Index (HDI). The first is the standard HDI as computed ...
Smithsonian Magazine

There’s a New Ranking System For Best Countries to Live In, and Norway Isn’t Number One

Every year, the United Nations releases the Human Development Index. The HDI is like a country’s report card. In a single number, it tells policymakers and citizens how well a country is doing. This ...
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HDI Report 2025: Check Highest and Lowest Human Development Index Scored Countries; India’s Position May Surprise You

Measuring a nation's success involves more than just its buildings or economy; it also involves how well its citizens live. The HDI, or Human Development Index, is a suitable indicator in this ...
World Bank

Measuring Development Conference

Measuring Development is the Development Impact Group’s flagship annual conference organized in partnership with the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) at UC Berkeley and the World Bank's ...