International studies of the relationship between gdp per person and quality of life measures such as life expectancy and literacy rates show that larger gdp per person is associated with a. very nearly the same life expectancy and a higher percentage of the population that is literate. b. longer life expectancy and a higher percentage of the population that is literate. c. longer life expectancy and a lower percentage of the population that is literate. d. very nearly the same life expectancy and a lower percentage of the population that is literate.

The correct answer is b) longer life expectancy and a higher percentage of the population that is literate.

Explanation:

Several studies confirm the correlation of a larger GDP per person with both higher levels of literacy and life expectancy, along with other indicators such as lower levels of poverty and better health conditions. This suggests that, the higher the income of a population is, the better life conditions are. Nevertheless, is worth mentioning that some studies have discovered that, after reaching a certain level, higher income does not translate into higher life expectancy.

a: social security and social programs