High GDP and True Wealth: Is a Country Truly Wealthy If It Has High GDP?

✧ A country may have shining towers, busy airports, luxury shopping districts and impressive economic headlines. Its factories may produce goods for the world, its stock market may rise, and its government may proudly announce strong economic growth. On paper, it looks wealthy. Yet, behind the skyline, some citizens may struggle with poor housing, costly healthcare, low wages, pollution or limited…