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4. Are the following statements true or false? Give a reason for each answer.

4.1 Countries with large GDPs have a high GDP per capita.

4.2 Wealthy countries tend to have low HDIs.

4.3 Less wealthy countries tend to have low Gini coefficients.

4.4 Birth rates, death rates, and life expectancy tend to decrease with increasing wealth.

4.5 The lower the GDP per capita, the higher the infant mortality rate.

4.6 Levels of education, medical service, and food intake are influenced by the overall wealth of a country.

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Explains the correlation between wealth indicators and social factors in countries.


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True or False:

  1. 4.1 Countries with large GDPs have a high GDP per capita: False. For example, the United States has a higher GDP but lower GDP per capita compared to the United Kingdom and Greece.
  2. 4.2 Wealthy countries tend to have low HDI: False. Wealthy countries often have higher HDIs due to better access to healthcare, education, etc.
  3. 4.3 Less wealthy countries tend to have low Gini coefficients: True. Less wealthy countries usually have higher income inequality, reflected in low Gini coefficients.
  4. 4.4 Birth rates, death rates, and life expectancy tend to decrease with increasing wealth: True. Generally, as countries become wealthier, birth and death rates decrease, and life expectancy increases.
  5. 4.5 The lower the GDP per capita, the higher the infant mortality rate: True. Lower GDP per capita correlates with higher infant mortality rates due to limited access to healthcare and resources.
  6. 4.6 Levels of education, medical service, and food intake are influenced by the overall wealth of a country: True. Wealthier countries can invest more in education, healthcare, and nutrition, impacting these factors positively.

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