Which of the following measures the extent to which a government equitably provides its people with a long and healthy life,an education,and a decent standard of living?
A) category development index
B) gross national product index
C) human development index
D) purchasing power index

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The Human Development Index (HDI) measures the development of a country based on three variables - a long and healthy life (measured by life expectancy at birth), education (measured by years of schooling), and a decent standard of living (measured by gross national income per capita). By combining these variables, the HDI provides a more comprehensive measure of a country's development beyond just economic indicators like the Gross National Product (GNP) or Purchasing Power Index (PPI). Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Measures the Extent to Which a Government