Author Question: Which of the following is NOT a reason that supporters of the capability approach use for ... (Read 38 times)

bio_gurl · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following is NOT a reason that supporters of

the capability approach use for rejecting happiness as a satisfactory measure of a good society?
a. We do not have surveys comparing happiness among countries.
b. Surveys of happiness ignore differences in the ways people find pleasure.
c. Cultural norms can affect how people respond to questions about happiness, which can result in misleading comparisons of happiness among countries.
d. While happiness is a good thing, it is not the only thing.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of using GDP

GDP per capita as a measure of a good society?
a. It can conceal considerable differences in income among citizens.
b. It includes goods and services many people consider undesirable.
c. It omits behavior many people consider desirable.
d. It underestimates the importance of economic growth for poor countries.