Lesson 3.3: Political, Economic, and Geographic Factors
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
1. Do you think more countries should measure Gross National Happiness?
2. Do you think it’s a good idea to have businesses from different time zones trying to work together?
Independent Work
1.Read textbook + answer questions2.Glossary quiz3.Exit card4.Homework forum
Do this quiz before class and after you study the glossary.
Thinking Question: Do you think a democracy better or autocracy is better? Why?
Despite the income level rising in America since 2005, happiness level has fallen. The new President of USA is concerned that always focusing on GDP and improving the economy is not actually improving the quality of life for the country’s citizens. He heard about how Bhutan measures GNH, and he wants you to brief him on this idea.
Prepare a short presentation to talk about
1. The merits of this idea.2. The challenges of this idea.3. How America can measure GNH.Post your notes from the readings here by 1 hour before class.
Do this short survey after class to reflect on how class went for you.
