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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

In

this

fast-paced world, it is believed that economic progress is an essential component for a

country

to be successful.

On the other hand

, it is

also

argued that there are other aspects that needed to focus on too aside from the economy. The following paragraphs will explain these two conflicting views and give a logical conclusion on the said matter. Economic progress is vital in

one’s

country

because it can bring more fund

that is

beneficial for the

country

and community. Once they generate wealth, it opens better career opportunities, and the development of infrastructures and can somehow help with

inflation

issues in the

country

. For an instance, some

people

from developing areas prefer to work overseas for the reason that there are more career opportunities there. But if the

country

is progressive economically, they can stay and have the career progression that they desire.

Also

, roads, buildings as well as public transportation can be

also

improved with the government’s money. Importantly, with the

inflation

issues

that is

happening now, a progressive

country

can combat the crisis by producing its goods and service locally. One example is the

country

of China, even if the

inflation

rate continues to increase, it is able to survive

inflation

because of its economy.

However

, there are

also

some areas that I believe are equally important too.

First

is the strengthening of healthcare

services

in

one’s

country

. In

this

COVID period,

people

realise how hard and expensive it is to get sick. In

third

-world countries,

people

continue to die because of not having the access to healthcare

services

. If a

country

would focus on providing quality health

services

like employing more trained staff, building more hospitals, and giving affordable

services

to

people

then

there can be an improvement in the death rates of

one’s

country

. Aside from health, education

also

is an essential aspect. Allotting time, effort and money to education can help students to be competitive globally. In conclusion, as others argue that economic progress is an important goal in

one’s

country

, I totally oppose it. In my perspective, for a

country

to be successful and progressive, it should focus not only on its economy but

also

on health and education.