The inequality-adjusted human development index of the United States is
A) inferior to that of Canada and most Western European countries.
B) greater than any other country in the world.
C) inferior to that of Canada but superior to most Western European countries.
D) greater than Canada because a higher percentage of people in the United States have quality health care.
E) inferior to Western European countries but far superior to Canada.

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According to the Human Development Index (HDI) produced by the United Nations Development Programme, the United States ranks 17th in the world, behind Canada and many Western European countries. The inequality-adjusted HDI takes into account the unequal distribution of HDI within countries, and in this measure, the United States ranks even lower compared to other developed countries. Therefore, the correct answer is A: inferior to that of Canada and most Western European countries.

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