The United Nations has constructed a measure of economic development that goes beyond per capita GDP called the
A) United Nations Standard of Living Index.
B) Human and Real Growth Index.
C) Human Development Index.
D) UN Growth and Development Index.

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The correct answer is C) Human Development Index. The Human Development Index (HDI) takes into account not only per capita GDP, but also factors such as life expectancy, education, and standard of living. It is a more comprehensive measure of economic development and is used by the United Nations to measure progress in human development across countries.

The United Nations Has Constructed a Measure of Economic Development