RTUEE / EC / EEEYr 2024 · Sem 32024

Q10General Studies

Question

2 marks

[CO5] How is the economic growth different from economic development ?

Answer

Economic growth refers to a quantitative increase in GDP, while economic development is a broader concept that includes improvements in living standards, equality, and quality of life.

  • Economic Growth: Increase in GDP/GNP — quantitative
  • Economic Development: Improvement in human welfare — qualitative and quantitative
  • Development includes HDI (Human Development Index) measures: education, health, income
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