Human Development Index Creator Identified
The question asks to identify the creator of the Human Development Index (HDI), a key measure of national development, established in 1990.
Understanding the Human Development Index (HDI)
- The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators.
- It was created to emphasize that people and their capabilities should be the ultimate criteria for assessing the development of a country, not economic growth alone.
Identifying the HDI Creator
The Human Development Index (HDI) was conceived and developed by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul-Haq in 1990.
While economist Amartya Sen significantly contributed to the theoretical underpinnings of human development, Mahbub ul-Haq is credited with devising the specific statistical index used for measurement.
Therefore, Mahbub ul-Haq is the correct answer.
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