Prosperity Index Defines National Weil-Being

摘要

Isn't the U.S. the most prosperous country in the world? What about its wage stagnation, failing infrastructure, and erratic healthcare? In fact, how do you define the "prosperity" of a nation? Is it solely its GDP or per capita national income? Is it based solely on economic factors? What about noneconomic indicators such as emotional well-being? These are important questions in a time of economic change and turmoil when countries worldwide struggle to understand the foundations of national prosperity. Are the U.S. and Europe in decline? Does the future belong to India and China? Why are some regions seemingly mired in perpetual poverty?