ECO-Discussion-3

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Manuel Garza

I compared the rankings for both sites and wondered why for one, do they need the European nation and list all those countries that are for that union separate? seemed odd to me, but when you look at the comparisons I think the GDP index shows how our country and others are on the money side and the better life index shows how the people live in those countries. The link just shows that maybe if there making more money they possibly could be happier. If the government caved to all the people's wants we wouldn't do very well. The country we live in or others would be trying to make every happy instead of taking care of the people. I understand that wealth isn't everything, but neither is a hundred percent well-being. The better life index just shows how good you have it compared to some other countries and with that being said, how do we compare us to someone else country if you have never lived there. The grass isn't all ways greener on the other side. 

Lauren Cagle

After reading the article and comparing the rankings there was a clear distinction in the rankings of countries listed highly for wealth to those listed higher for well being. I think countries that are wealthier end up having a larger distinction between rich/poor within their population.  Which in turn would lower the country's well being as a whole. I personally think the government plays a part into both wealth and well being, but every country focuses on which one differently. Countries with a better well being don't seem to mass produce as much and "share" amongst the population more equally. Countries ranked higher for wealth are more focused on production which hinders well being.  If the government focused more on the well being of our people and less on how much wealth we accumulate, would we be more successful as a nation?