GDP growth and development of economy.... explain?
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Explanation:
ECONOMIC GROWTH
A country's general economic health can be measured by looking at that country's economic growth and development. Let's take a separate look at what indicators comprise economic growth versus economic development.
Let's first examine economic growth. A country's economic growth is usually indicated by an increase in that country's gross domestic product, or GDP. Generally speaking, gross domestic product is an economic model that reflects the value of a country's output. In other words, a country's GDP is the total monetary value of the goods and services produced by that country over a specific period of time.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Now let's take a look at economic development. A country's economic development is usually indicated by an increase in citizens' quality of life. 'Quality of life' is often measured using the Human Development Index, which is an economic model that considers intrinsic personal factors not considered in economic growth, such as literacy rates, life expectancy and poverty rates.
While economic growth often leads to economic development, it's important to note that a country's GDP doesn't include intrinsic development factors, such as leisure time, environmental quality or freedom from oppression. Using the Human Development Index, factors like literacy rates and life expectancy generally imply a higher per capita income and therefore indicate economic development.
Answer:
Economic growth reflects an increase in that country's gross domestic product, or GDP. ... Economic development, on the other hand, is a broader term. It indicates an increase in citizens' quality of life and is often measured using the Human Development Index.