Happy Planet Index (HPI)

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Geography B, used in Defining and Measuring Development.

Definition

An index that measures sustainable well-being by ranking countries on how efficiently they provide long, happy lives per unit of environmental input.

Exam Context

Happy Planet Index (HPI) appears in Edexcel GCSE Geography B revision content for Development Dynamics, especially Defining and Measuring Development and Defining development.

Development Dynamics Defining and Measuring Development Defining development

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Development Dynamics

Definitions and Indicators of Development

Defining and Measuring Development • Defining development

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Related Key Terms

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