Registered Environmental Manager (REM) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is one development objective of the HDI?

Employment rates
Life expectancy at birth
Technological innovation
Retail sales growth

The correct answer is: Life expectancy at birth

Life expectancy at birth is considered a fundamental development objective of the Human Development Index (HDI) because it reflects the overall health and longevity of a population. The HDI aims to measure the well-being and development of people in a given country by considering three key dimensions: health, education, and income. Life expectancy specifically represents the health aspect of the HDI, as it indicates the average number of years a person can expect to live, assuming that current mortality rates remain consistent. A higher life expectancy typically correlates with better access to healthcare, improved living conditions, and a higher standard of living, all of which are essential components of human development. In contrast, while employment rates, technological innovation, and retail sales growth can certainly influence a country's development and economic status, they are not direct indicators of human well-being as encapsulated by the HDI. The focus of the HDI is more on the quality of life and educational attainment, alongside health metrics such as life expectancy.