Evaluate the usefulness of the range of criteria available for measuring levels of development at a global scale.

... Evaluate the usefulness of the range of criteria available for measuring levels of development at a global scale. When assessing the effectiveness of international progression, one needs to attain a variety of criteria: social, economic and environmental development have all been used to measure the quality of life as an indicator of levels of, or stages of development. Development is defined as 'the process of change operating over time'. At one time, development was taken to mean only economic development, so that modernisation could be achieved by rapid economic growth. In the late 1960's and early 1970's, this definition was extended to include not just economic growth but social indicators such as; adequate food and jobs, health, reduced income inequality and self-reliance. Another definition identified three key values of life-sustenance, self-esteem and freedom as being at the core development. In real terms, this meant a greater emphasis on basic needs, ensuring greater

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