1. How does the literacy rate affect Standard of Living? Educational Opportunities Literacy rate: M-99%, W-99% Length of education: M-15 yrs, W-17 yrs Universities are available for all – 35% of women earn bachelor’s degree – 25% of men earn bachelor’s degree Standard of Living Indicators Economics: – GDP per capita: $49,000 – Highest paying jobs: medical profession, lawyer, information technology – Men & women can have all types of jobs HealthCare – Life expectancy: 78.49 yrs – Infant mortality: 5.98 per 1,000 births – People per doctor: 2.6 per 1000 – Other factors: obesity rate is 6 th in the world

2. How does the literacy rate affect Standard of Living? Standard of Living Indicators, cont. Lifestyle: – Average household income: $50,054 – 2 cars per household (if fewer than 7 in the family) – Average # of children: 2 Consider the following: 1.How do these numbers compare to the numbers you researched about your country? 2.How does the literacy rate affect each standard of living?

3. How does the literacy rate affect Standard of Living? Alabama High School Diploma: 61.6 80.4 percent nationwide. Per capita income: $30,399 Rest of US Economics: – GDP per capita: $49,000 – Highest paying jobs: medical profession, lawyer, information technology – Men & women can have all types of jobs HealthCare – Life expectancy: 78.49 yrs – Infant mortality: 5.98 per 1,000 births – People per doctor: 2.6 per 1000 – Other factors: obesity rate is 6 th in the world