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レガタム繁栄指数で豪が１位 アジア太平洋地域上昇
民間の研究機関、レガタム研究所が毎年発表している、世界１０４カ国の「豊かさ」を測るレガタム繁栄指数で、今年はオーストラリアが第一位となった。この指数は、経済競争力と生活の質の度合いの双方から４４の指標を指数化し算出するもので、....
Accounting for Happiness: The 2008 Legatum Prosperity Index
What does it mean to prosper? Is prosperity just the accumulation of material wealth, or are there other determinants to overall well-being? Why is there a great divide in life satisfaction between Denmark and Hong Kong despite their seemingly equal levels of prosperity?
// Australia tops global prosperity index
October 15, 2008
"Strong norms or civic participation, robust health, and plenty of leisure time contribute to the high liveability ranking."
While Asian powerhouses Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong scored well economically, their livability dragged down their performance.
"True prosperity consists of more than money - it also includes happiness, health and liberty," he said.
"The Prosperity Index shows that in addition to economic success, a society's prosperity is based on strong families and communities, political and religious liberty, education and opportunity, and a healthy environment.
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The 2008 Legatum Prosperity Index
The 2008 Legatum Prosperity Index (PDF)
"... Several Nordic countries score very well on liveability indicators, but poorly on some wealth drivers, most notably in the promotion of entrepreneurship. Many Asian countries on the other hand, score well on the economic competitiveness indicators, but have comparative weaknesses in liveability, including limited equality of opportunity for women, a degraded natural environment, and long working hours."
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