Title: 2.2. Text « The age of sustainable development»

Q: Which of these sentences describes the best the concept of merit goods (The age of sustainable development, Sachs, 2015)?
- Goods and services that should be accessible by all individuals. Education is a merit good.
- Goods and services that should be accessible when the right amount is paid for it. A meal in a restaurant is a merit good.
- Goods and services that should be accessible only when deserved. A promotion is a merit good.
- Goods and services that are given for free to someone in need. Free meals for homeless people are merit goods.
A: Goods and services that should be accessible by all individuals. Education is a merit good.

Q: What is the use of the Gini coefficient?
- it measures income inequality in a country
- it measures the inequality of indigenous populations compared to non-indigenous populations
- it measures poverty in a country
- it provides a measure of how the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are applied
A: it measures income inequality in a country

Q: According to the text "The age of sustainable development" (Sachs, 2015), what are the three dimensions of social inclusion, one of the main targets of sustainable development?
- income and wealth inequalities, economic discrimination and cultural norms
- income and wealth inequalities, ethical approaches and cultural norms
- utilitarianism, libertarianism and human rights philosophy
- utilitarianism, libertarianism and humanism
A: income and wealth inequalities, economic discrimination and cultural norms