Q.Between growth and development, which one is difficult to measure? Why?
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Economic growth means a quantitative increase in real national income or per-capita income. Since it is expressed in figures, it can be measured fairly easily and compared over time.
Economic development, however, is a multi-dimensional and largely qualitative concept. It includes improvements in health, education, standard of living, reduction in poverty and inequality, and changes in social and institutional structures. Many of these aspects are qualitative and cannot be captured in a single number, which is why **deve …
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