Scenario: In Riverland, life expectancy is rising and has just surpassed life expectancy in its neighbor country, Lakeland.
-Refer to the scenario above.This implies that ________.
A) Riverland's per capita GDP has surpassed Lakeland's
B) Riverland's Human Development Index has surpassed Lakeland's
C) Riverland's Human Development Index likely will be greater than Lakeland's if its per capita GDP is greater and schooling is of similar length and quality
D) Riverland's per capita GDP likely will be greater than Lakeland's if the Human Development Index is greater

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Life expectancy is a measure of overall health and well-being. Therefore, if life expectancy in Riverland has surpassed that of Lakeland, it can be assumed that the healthcare system and overall development in Riverland is better than Lakeland. This may lead to a higher Human Development Index (HDI) in Riverland, but the statement alone is not sufficient to conclude that. However, a higher per capita GDP may not necessarily mean a better healthcare system or higher HDI, as there may be income inequality, and the wealth may not be distributed evenly. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate choice.

Scenario: in Riverland, Life Expectancy Is Rising and Has Just