In Some Countries, The Government Prioritises Economic Growth Above All Other Concerns

It is argued that in some nations, the governing body / authorities give priority to economic

growth

as compared to the other concerns. While the main advantage of

this

approach is better living standards, I believe that it can affect health and education of the general public. The primary advantage of prioritizing economic

growth

is that it can improve living standards and reduce the

poverty

rate.

In other words

, high average incomes enable consumers to enjoy more goods and services and a better lifestyle.

This

means that people will have more income that will eventually reduce the

poverty

rate.

For example

, a recent report published by the BBC suggested that economic

growth

in the twentieth century was a major factor in reducing absolute levels of

poverty

and enabling a rise in life expectancy.

However

, economic

growth

alone will not suffice. Health and education are equally important. The major drawback of prioritizing economic

growth

is that it can have a negative impact on the environment. China,

for example

, is growing rapidly. Unfortunately,

this

is at the expense of the environment. The air quality is China is perhaps the lowest in the world. Fast growing Indian cities is no different. While economic

growth

is good, the resultant pollution can affect the health of the people. It can

also

destroy wildlife. Another issue is that when nations try too hard to grow financially, culture and morality may take a hit. In conclusion,

although

prioritizing economic

growth

is beneficial because it increases the living standards and reduces the

poverty

rate, I believe that it has a negative impact on the environment and the health of people.