Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying the fact that many countries strive to raise their income levels.
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it is a common belief that people do not necessarily feel more satisfied when their
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becomes wealthier, there is
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an opposing viewpoint. In my opinion, I believe that citizens tend to feel happier when they are aware of improvements in their financial well-being.
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with, being a rich
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does not necessarily mean that all individuals are wealthy. Many developed nations still have a significant portion of their populations living in poverty.
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, any increase in national income can directly benefit these underprivileged groups.
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, Japan, despite being classified as a rich
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in 2007, launched a project called "Less Poor," aiming to establish businesses that directly supported people in low-income brackets.
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, by 2013, public satisfaction had increased by 75%.
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, economic growth often signals that the government is maintaining financial stability.
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, citizens feel more secure and content with their leadership when they witness consistent improvements and safeguards against potential economic decline.
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, in 2018, Jamaica was considered a wealthy nation.
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the absence of proactive measures and new development projects, the
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experienced a rapid economic downturn, eventually falling into poverty again. In conclusion,
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opinions may differ, I believe there is a clear relationship between a
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’s economic prosperity and the satisfaction of its citizens.

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task
Put your main idea at the start of each paragraph and keep to one idea per paragraph.
task
Use real facts carefully; if you are not sure about numbers, say 'many people say' or 'some reports show' to not mislead.
coherence
Link ideas with small words like and, but, because, also to make flow easy.
coherence
Keep sentences short; long sentences make reading slow.
overall
Strong effort to state your view clearly.
coherence
Good use of linking words between sentences and ideas.
Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 250 words in writing task 2. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long essay will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • economic wealth
  • happiness
  • basic needs
  • well-being
  • quality of life
  • satisfaction
  • hedonic adaptation
  • social connections
  • community involvement
  • personal fulfillment
  • opportunities
  • leisure activities
  • psychological phenomenon
  • diminishing returns
  • affluence
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