The United Nations' Human Development Index (HDI) is based on GDP per person, life expectancy at birth, and indicators of the quality and quantity of education. Explain why the HDI might be better than GDP as a measure of economic welfare. Which items in the HDI are part of GDP and which items are not in GDP? Do you think the HDI should be expanded to include items such as pollution, resource depletion, and political freedom? Explain. What other items should be included in a comprehensive measure of economic welfare? . Other influences on economic welfare that could be included in a comprehensive measure include _______. A. trade barriers, public or private education, the exchange rate vs the U.S. dollar and the Chinese yuan B. discrimination, free elections, and the beauty of local scenery C. religious freedom, discrimination, and civil or international conflict D. civil or international conflict, the exchange rate vs the U.S. dollar and the euro, and trade barriers