Economics B A-Level
Literacy rates
What Literacy rates means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Literacy rates
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The percentage of adults who can read and write, reflecting the quality of human capital and standard of living.
Topics that use Literacy rates
- Developed, emerging and developing economies (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Economic growth
- Emerging economies
- GDP per capita
- Global economic shifts
- Health indicators
- Human Development Index (HDI)
- Income inequality
- Living standards
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