Learaye Macroeconomics Economic Growth & GDP “Gross domestic product does not allow for the health of our children, the quality of their education or the joy of their play. It does not include the beauty of our poetry or the strength of our marriages, the intelligence of neither public debate not the integrity of our public officials. It measures neither our courage nor our wisdom, not the devotion to our country. It measures everything, in short, except that which makes life worthwhile
Words: 1164 - Pages: 5
Content and analysis Political Factors Indonesia has undergone a political transformation since the upheaval of 1998 which saw the fall of General Suharto after 30 years of authoritarian rule and a collapse of the Rupiah. The country is now a vibrant democracy that is continuing to strengthen its political structures and deepen the enfranchisement of the population. In Indonesia, there are parliamentary and presidential elections every five years. After every five years, election is being contested
Words: 2874 - Pages: 12
INTRODUCTION Development is a multi-faceted process. It is most often synonymous with the progression and growth from lower economic status to that which is advanced it be of a community or country such that its productivity noticeably increases. Many scholars as such agree that growth in economic proficiency as is brought about by economic growth is a yardstick for development. It is on this particular premise that this paper shall endeavour to describe economic growth and further elaborate
Words: 1382 - Pages: 6
Inequality For All opens with the scene of Robert Reich taking the viewers along for a ride in his beloved Mini Cooper into his Wealth and Poverty class at the University of California Berkley. To start the class he introduces himself as the ex-Secretary of Labour under President Bill Clinton, former professor at Harvard and lastly and jokingly, an ex-secret agent for Abraham Lincoln. He continues to address the class by their different associations, of liberal, republican, conservative, etc but
Words: 1382 - Pages: 6
For example, today there are extreme rains that cause flooding and eventually cause destruction of property or even lead to loss of life. On the other hand, global warming has caused extreme droughts that may last for years. This culminates into poverty because there is lack of sufficient food for the people. Possible solutions Various strategies have been put in place to control the negative effects arising out of global warming. For example, policies have
Words: 557 - Pages: 3
witnessed a stabbing on the TransMilenio (Mass Transportation), we are all too aware of the criminal risks in the city. Still, the city's mass transportation offers reliable, if sardine-packed, citywide transport at low fares. Overcrowding, traffic, pollution and a decaying urban infrastructure are all part of the Bogatano experience. However,
Words: 518 - Pages: 3
highly unaware of the environmental injustices that were happening around me. I was raised in Lakeland, Tennessee, which is about twenty minutes outside of Memphis. I never had to worry about running water, emissions from factories, or any kind of pollution. But it was a whole other story for the people that lived in Byhalia, Tennessee. Byhalia is a historically black community that's about thirty minutes away from Memphis. In 2019, energy companies drafted a plan to run an oil pipeline through Byhalia
Words: 500 - Pages: 2
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the many galaxies in the extensive universe? , Possibly a new home? Here on earth humans are diminishing their planet and causing problem, such as overpopulation, poverty, hunger, and pollution, some believe it may be time to look for a new home. After Space exploration began on October 4, 1957 when the Soviets launched the first artificial satellite into space, our understanding for space has grown tremendously. Scientist have even started looking for other
Words: 530 - Pages: 3
individuals as well as the country. First factor which should be considered along with GDP to know the exact wellbeing of individuals and company is, social indicators. Social indicators concentrates on observable outcomes in health, education, poverty. Per capita high income does not ensure that there is equity. Majority of the citizens may be poor and wealth may be concentrated in few hands leading even though per capita income is high. Obviously in that case kit can not be said that average people
Words: 453 - Pages: 2
Principal sociological approach. | Describe the perspective: | What are the key ideas of the perspective: | How does the perspective view society and illness: | Identify two strengths of this perspective: | Identify two weaknesses of this perspective: | Functionalism | A sociological approach that sees the whole society working in peace and happiness with each other also making clear and understanding support to the continuously running society. | The key idea is that the society needs to work
Words: 521 - Pages: 3
