Many governments think that economic progress is their important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

People have different views about how government should measure their countries’

progress

. While economic

progress

is of course essential, I agree with those who believe that other measures are just as important. There are three key reasons why economic growth is seen as a fundamental goal for

country

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the country

.

Firstly

, a healthy economy

results

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result

in job creation, high level of employment and better salaries for citizens.

Secondly

, economic

progress

ensures that more money is available for government to spend on infrastructure and public services.

For example

, a government with higher revenues can invest in

country’s transport network

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the country’s transport network

, its education system and its hospitals.

Finally

, a strong economy can help a country’s standing on global stage, in term of its political influence and trading power.

However

, I would argue that various other forms of

progress

are just as significant as the economic factors mentioned above.

In particular

, we should consider the area of social justice, human rights,

equally

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equality

equal

and democracy itself.

For example

, the treatment of minority groups is often seen as a reflection of the moral standards and level development of a society. Perhaps, another key when judging the

progress

of a modern country should be how well the country protects the natural environment, and whether it is moving towards environmental sustainability. Alternatively, the success of a nation could be measured by looking at the health, well-being and happiness of its residents. In conclusion, the economy is obviously a key marker of a country’ success, but social, environmental and health criteria are equally significant.