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.

Economic

development

is, for most governments, the greatest goal of all. Other people believe that

progress

in health and education are as important. In

this

essay, I will discuss both views and explain why these three types of

progress

are equally essential for every

country

. On the one hand, it is thought by many that economic

progress

is the most important goal because it is how the

development

of a

country

is measured.

For example

, the difference between

first

world and

third

world countries is essentially the money produced by them. Another reason is that money makes people happier, less stressed and

consequently

, less mad at politicians.

For instance

, wealthy people do not complain about anything as they are satisfied with the life they carry,

therefore

if there is economic

development

there will not be so many protest rallies on the streets.

On the other hand

, some think that health is an important determinant of a

country

's level of

development

. India, in like manner, has a worse quality of life than Argentina because of the larger amount of preventable diseases they suffer

such

as diarrhoea. If people are ill and have to take medicines daily and require special care, the quality of life is noticeably reduced. Another important type of

progress

is in education. The proportion of professionals in a

country

is thought to be an essential measure of its

development

.

For instance

, places where best universities are located, are known for their excellence and the quality workers they produce. In conclusion, while some politicians consider that economic

progress

in their

country

is the most important goal, in my opinion,

development

in health and in education has been and should be just as essential. Adequate living conditions are ensured not only by money, but

also

by good sanitary measures and learning institutions.

Therefore

,

this

should always be taken into account when deciding on what measures to apply.