A more advanced metric than GDP alone, called the Human Development Index (HDI), considers life expectancy, education, and GDP. The highest HDI ranked countries in the world are Norway and Australia, with the United States ranked 13th.
Raymond K. DeYoung
Position:
Faculty Affiliate
Email:
rdeyoung@umich.edu
Website:
Office Location:
2034a Dana Building, 440 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041
Degrees:
Ph.D., Urban, Technological and Environmental Planning, University of Michigan, '84
M.E., Ocean Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, '76
B.E., Civil Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, '74
Research Interests:
Psychology of environmental stewardship; and the relationship among the concepts of self-interest, competence and psychological well-being
Publications:
- Waste Reduction in Children's Day Care: Case Study Report of Gretchen's
- Waste Reduction in Department Store Retail: Case Study Report of Hudson's
- Waste Reduction in Food Retail: Case Study Report of the People's Food Co-op
- Waste Reduction in Furniture Manufacture: Case Study Report of Steelcase Inc.
- Waste Reduction in the Hospital Sector: Case Study Report of McPherson Hospital