Speaker 1 – Merits
“The first advantage of this idea is that it focuses on people’s quality of life, not just money and economic growth.
Instead of only looking at GDP, it also looks at mental health, education, community life, and the environment.
This helps the government understand what people really need to live better and feel happier.
As a result, policies can be more people-centered, not only business-centered.”
Speaker 2 – Challenges
“However, this idea also has some challenges.
The biggest challenge is that happiness is hard to measure because it is different for each person and culture.
Some people may value money, while others care more about family, health, or free time.
In addition, collecting this kind of data through surveys and research can take a lot of time and cost more money.”
Speaker 3 – How the U.S. Can Measure GNH
“The United States can measure GNH by using national surveys to ask people about their life satisfaction and well-being.
It can also collect data on health care, education, the environment, safety, and work-life balance.
By combining this information with GDP, the government can see both how rich the country is and how happy the people are.
This can help leaders make better decisions for the future.”