When making international comparisons, a measure that includes income; access to telephones, televisions, and newspapers; the country's debt ratio and the gross national product; infant mortality, life expectancy, and literacy would be measuring:
A) absolute poverty
B) gross national product
C) quality of life
D) relative poverty

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The measure that includes income, access to telephones, televisions, and newspapers, the country's debt ratio and the gross national product, infant mortality, life expectancy, and literacy is measuring quality of life. It takes into account various factors that contribute to the overall well-being of individuals living in a country, and is therefore a comprehensive measure of their standard of living. This measure goes beyond simply measuring poverty or economic growth, and encompasses a wide range of indicators that are important for assessing the overall quality of life in a given country.

When Making International Comparisons, a Measure That Includes Income; Access