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.

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In these modern times
progress
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of a country above all is measured in term of its GDP and its
Defense
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
defence
capabilities. A higher GDP translates to a strong
economy
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, which in turn corresponds to a higher standard of living for its populace.
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Thus in
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Thus, in
my opinion prioritizing economic
progress
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by a
nations
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nation's
government
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is a justifiable
endeavor
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
endeavour
to a certain extent. In a capitalist society financial gain is the prime motive of any activity.
Metaphorically
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in our society the prospect financial
upliftment
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is the fuel the drives every activity.
This
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is only possible in a strong and healthy
economy
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. A strong and progressing
economy
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is vital to a
nations
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nation's
progress
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. A promising
economy
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attracts various foreign direct investments and various other investments that help a
nation
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to sustain and develop itself. Economic
progress
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can
also
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be translated as the ability of a country to provide various benefits to its populace and it is
also
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a proof of its
productivity
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production
and use of its resources. A strong
economy
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is
also
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a very effective tool for a
nation
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in international diplomacy. In recent
years it
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years, it
has been observed the lapse in economic
progress
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can have a detrimental effect on the
nation
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’s
progress
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.
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was evident in 2008’s financial crisis and the following recession that was declared the financial disaster of the decade.
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it
behooves
be appropriate or necessary
behoves
a
nation
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’s
government
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to think about its economic
progress
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. On the other side economic
progress
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devoid of
progress
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in cultural, scientific and numerous other fronts
is
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are
hollow in its nature. It governments duty to preserve and uplift various regional cultures and its ancestral occupation. Sacrificing local handicraft for economic gain is not justifiable. Lacking governments support
such
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art and cultural heritage will be extinct in a matter of years.
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Moreover, government
Moreover government
government
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must
also
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encourage scientific
progress
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in the
nation
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. Scientific advancement plays a vital role in
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nation’s
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the nation’s progress
progress
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.
Therefore
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, it is evident that a
nations
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nation's
government
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must prioritize its economic
progress
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, it must
also
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give due attention other aspect of its national
progress
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. In my opinion economic
progress
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fuels the
progress
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various other
field
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fields
in a country.
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Moreover
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Moreover, progress
progress
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in
other
any of various alternatives; some other
another
field
make
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makes
a
nation
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a haven for investor
thus
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boosting the
economy
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.
Thus
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making it a
cycling
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cyclical
cyclic
process where advancement of one field fuels the advancement of the other.

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