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How Did the HDI Transform the View of Human Development?

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  • The HDI is the most widely used indicator of human development.
  • It fundamentally changed how people view the concept of development.
  • Before HDI, development was often measured solely by economic growth.
  • HDI incorporates health and education dimensions.
  • This shift broadened the understanding beyond income.

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