Many goverments 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 hold different views about which progress is important to a country. Some enunciate the idea that economic growth is the ultimate goal of every government, I agree with the idea that other measures of progress, including happiness and environmental sustainability, are as crucial. On the one hand, boosting

economy

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the economy

is obviously a vital aim that all countries wish to achieve.

Firstly

, a healthy

economy

is the prerequisite for the government to enhance life quality, for they have money to upgrade public facilities and provide better public services.

For instance

, only when the

economy

creates enough profit and

then

contributes to state budget via tax can the medical service can be provided free of charge to all citizens,

thus

ensuring better health.

Secondly

, a strong

economy

also

increases the status of a nation on the global stage.

In other words

, a prosperous country will have political influences on others, demonstrated by the power of America now.

On the other hand

, I would argue that there are other equally significant factors that should be taken into consideration. The

first

measurement is well-being since richness does not always mean happiness and good health. A telling example is Japan, which is

also

one of

giants

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the giants

in the global

economy

, but citizens often face stress because of excessive workload. The

second

consideration is the environmental protection because the growth of

economy

normally goes with the

booming

informal intensifiers

blooming

of manufacturing plants, the natural

resources’

Suggestion

resource

exploitation and the increasing production of waste. Without environmental conservation, severe contamination is inevitable, leading to health deterioration and other more serious consequences. In conclusion, it is obviously true that the economic development is the key marker of a country’s success, but other criteria, which are well-being and environmental protection, are equally vital.