Explain it

3.3.7 — 2 short write-ups

Question 1 of 2

A checkpoint, not a test

Explain the U.S. paradox

The course states the U.S. had about 20% of the world's GDP from just 5% of the world's population in 2005, yet ranked only 12th on the 2007 Human Development Index and 45th in life expectancy. Explain in your own words why that's possible.

GDP measures total wealth produced. HDI measures something broader. What's missing from one that the other considers?

Question 2 of 2

A checkpoint, not a test

Malthus vs. the green revolution

Explain Malthus's 1798 prediction and why the green revolution is the reason it hasn't come true, at least not yet.

One part is about the two different growth patterns. The other part is about what changed agricultural productivity in the 20th century.