Let's analyze the provided data to understand the relationship between GDP, GNI per capita, and HDI for the given countries:
1. Norway:
- GDP: 23
- GNI per capita: 1
- HDI: 1
Observations: Norway has relatively high GDP, the highest GNI per capita, and the highest HDI.
2. Luxembourg:
- GDP: 72
- GNI per capita: 3
- HDI: 26
Observations: Luxembourg has the highest GDP among the given countries, very high GNI per capita, and a relatively high HDI.
3. China:
- GDP: 2
- GNI per capita: 77
- HDI: 101
Observations: China has a low GDP, mid-range GNI per capita, and an above-average HDI.
4. India:
- GDP: 10
- GNI per capita: 124
- HDI: 136
Observations: India has a low GDP, higher GNI per capita compared to China, and moderate HDI.
By comparing these observations, we can make the following inferences:
- Countries like Norway with high GNI per capita tend to have very high HDI.
- Luxembourg, despite having the highest GDP among the given countries, does not have the highest HDI. However, it does have a very high GNI per capita, which is closer to accurately reflecting the higher standard of living as indicated by a relatively high HDI.
- Lower GDP in countries like China and India does not necessarily correlate to low GNI per capita or HDI rankings. India, for instance, has a low GDP but higher GNI per capita compared to China, yet both have different HDI rankings, which implies that HDI is influenced by more comprehensive factors than just GDP.
From these observations, we conclude that:
- GDP and HDI are not directly correlated as high GDP does not always equate to high HDI.
- GDP and GNI per capita are related measures but not completely correlated in terms of indicating standards of living.
- GNI per capita appears to more accurately reflect the standard of living, as countries with higher GNI per capita tend to have higher HDI.
Thus, the most accurate statement regarding the relationship between these measures of development is:
GNI per capita better reflects the standard of living than GDP.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
- GNI per capita better reflects standard of living than GDP.
