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Economists Measure Happiness
By Todd Bookman on Tuesday, September 29, 2009.
Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, is the main measure of economic performance. But some, including French President Nicolas Sarkozy, are searching for a more comprehensive reading of how people are actually faring – a sort of gross national satisfaction index. Sarkozy has commissioned a new report, co-authored by Nobel Prize-winning economists Joseph Stiglitz and Amartya Sen. They write that the health of the environment, household income, and quality of life also need to be factored in. Read more about the report at The Economist. This is old news for the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan. Way back in 1972, their government coined the term "gross national happiness" and made it the nation's top priority. How do you think the true state of the economy should be measured? Leave a comment below! (Photo by Tranuf via Flickr/Creative Commons) About usWord of Mouth is all about what's new. Online and on-air, the show looks at our fascinating and ever-changing world, and puts the latest ideas under a microscope. Word of Mouth investigates everything from science and technology, to health and the environment, to new trends in popular culture. The show airs Monday through Thursday at noon and is hosted by Virginia Prescott. Contact usSay what you want to say. How you want to say it. We want to hear from you. Search usPodcastWord of Mouth is on the move! Sign up for our podcast and take the show wherever you go. medicine
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