Who among the following created the Human Development Index (HDI), a statistical tool used to measure a country's overall achievement in its social and economic dimensions, in 1990?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (A) Mahbub ul-Haq

Explanation:

• Mahbub ul-Haq, a Pakistani economist, created the Human Development Index (HDI) in 1990.
• The HDI was developed to provide a broader measure of human development beyond just economic indicators like GDP.
• It incorporates factors such as life expectancy, education, and standard of living, offering a more comprehensive view of a country's social and economic achievements.

Other Options:

• Gary Becker: A renowned economist known for his work on human capital, family economics, and behavior, but he did not create the HDI.
• Amartya Sen: Amartya Sen contributed significantly to the development of human development theory and welfare economics, but the HDI was specifically created by Mahbub ul-Haq.
•  Paul Samuelson: A prominent economist known for his work on economics and welfare economics, but not for the creation of HDI.