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Which country is doing better in human development?

Abbreviations:
LEI: Life Expectancy Index
MYS: Mean years of schooling
EYS: Expected years of schooling
PCI: Per capita income

Countries LEI
(years)
MYS
(years)
EYS
(years)
PCI
(in dollars)
A 40 8.5 12 12,400
B 52 12.2 15 20,000
C 85 14.1 19 19,800
D 70 10.5 17 15,300

A
Country A
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Country B
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C
Country C
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D
Country D
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Solution

The correct option is C Country C
A country with a better performance in the dimensions of health, education, and standard of living is considered to be doing better in terms of human development. Country C doesn't have the highest per capita income but is doing relatively better in all other dimensions.

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