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

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

progress

. While economic growth is, of course, essential, I agree with those who believe that other measures of

progress

are just as necessary. There

are key three

Suggestion

are three key

reasons why economic development is seen as a fundamental goal for countries.

Firstly

, a healthy economy

results

Suggestion

result

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

Secondly

, economic growth ensures that more money is available for governments to spend on infrastructure and public services.

For example

, a government with higher revenues can invest in the country’s transport network, its education system and its hospitals.

Finally

, a strong economy can help a country’s standing on the global stage, in terms 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, equality and democracy itself.

For example

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

progress

of a modern country should be how well that country protects the natural environment, and whether it is moving towards environmental sustainability. Alternatively, the success of a country could be measured by looking at the health, well-being and happiness of its residents. In conclusion, the economy is a vital marker of

country’s success

Suggestion

the country’s success

a country’s success

, but social, health and environmental criteria is equally important.