Some people believe that economic progress is the only factor that can be used to measure a country’s success. Some others argue that there are some other factors. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.

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have different views about how to measure the success of a
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, economic progress
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not the only method. In my opinion, I disagree with the idea that economic progress is the sole reason why
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is the case, there are still a number of other factors that are equally important. There are some reasons that
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can be as a measurement of national success.
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, the development of technology can improve the population’s quality of life which should be a key consideration when estimating a
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, the development of the Internet makes communication, shopping and learning more efficient,
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don’t have to waste time commuting or information transmission which makes life easier.
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, we should
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focus on the level of environmental protection. If we don’t think highly of protecting the environment,
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might create mass waste and pollution which will contribute to global warming;
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, it may cause smog and acid rain which will cause health problems. We can’t consider a
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's success if it has
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negative effects. At the same time, I believe the economic process is
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that affects the achievement of a
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. If the government has enough money, it can invest in poverty construction, which can narrow the gap between rich and poor.
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would not suffer from hunger and cold and the population's happiness would increase.
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would work hard to create value and give back to society. The
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could
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give financial support to education that achieves students’ potential. It is a basic ensure of the national future. In conclusion, I would argue that the development of the economy is a vital factor but not the only factor when we judge a
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, technology and the environment are
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important if we say
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is successful.
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