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bio_gurl

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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.



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Koolkid240

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d




bio_gurl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent


Jossy

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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