ECS3709
Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due date:16 August 2024
Part 1: Standard of Living
1. Definition of Standard of Living and Comparison with Related Concepts
The standard of living refers to the level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and
necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class or a geographic area. It is typically
measured by the availability and access to basic resources and services such as income,
employment, housing, healthcare, education, and access to infrastructure like
transportation and utilities. The standard of living provides a quantitative assessment of
how well individuals or groups can meet their basic needs and enjoy a certain level of
comfort.
The standard of living differs from the quality of life, which is a broader concept
encompassing not only material wealth and basic needs but also non-material aspects
such as environmental quality, physical and mental health, education, recreation, leisure
time, social connections, and overall life satisfaction. Quality of life is more subjective and
includes both objective measures (like income) and subjective evaluations (like personal
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