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Questions
1. Compare and contrast the HDI and HPI.
2. Do you think economic and financial success is over-emphasized as a measure of a nation's (and its peoples') well-being? Why do you think the economy and money receives so much more attention than other measures of well-being? Is the attention justified?
3. According to the HPI, what nation has been identified as the 'happiest' in the world? What has it done to maximize its happiness? Could this approach work for other nations?
4. One of the components of the HPI is Ecological Footprint? What role do you think this plays in measuring happiness?
5. The 'Sad State of Happiness...' refers to the Easterlin Paradox, which states that happiness varies directly with income up to a point, but that over time happiness does not trend upward as income continues to grow. Based on the explanations provided in this reading and on you own personal experiences, what factors contribute most to declining happiness among Americans?
6. Where does the United States rank on the HPI? How does this compare to its HDI ranking? What can the United States do to improve its happiness index while also doing a better job of managing natural resources and protecting the environment?
7. Which measure of development (HDI or HPI) do you think is a better indicator of well-being? Explain.