Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

High income does not guarantee development because money alone cannot buy all essential goods and services.

As explained in the textbook, public facilities like schools and hospitals are best provided collectively — this is both cheaper and more effective. Even wealthy residents cannot easily replace these through private spending alone, as infectious diseases and lack of nearby quality education affect the whole community.

Without a government hospital, residents face health risks. Without a public school, children (especially girls) may miss education. Thus, health and education outcomes — key HDI indicators — remain poor despite high income.

Source: Development, Chapter 1 — Public Facilities section

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• The examiner expects you to use the "public facilities" concept directly — that certain goods (health, education, safe environment) are best provided collectively.
• Key line to remember: "Money in your pocket cannot buy all the goods and services that you may need to live well."
• Link it to HDI indicators (health + education + income) to show why income alone is insufficient.
• Don't write a long essay — 3 marks = ~3 clear points in concise paragraphs.