Environment Quote by Nic Marks
““The time is ripe for our measurement system to shift emphasis from measuring economic production to measuring people’s well-being. And measures of well-being should be put in a context of sustainability.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The Well-Being Economy, 2010s publication
Society should shift from measuring only economic output to also measuring people’s well‑being within sustainable limits.
In simple terms: Measure happiness and sustainability, not just GDP.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize well‑being metrics in policy.
Themes
sustainability
well‑being
economics
Mood
optimistic
reflective
Type
policy
philosophical
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- corporate reporting
- community planning
Key Concepts
human development
environmental limits
policy design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can well‑being be measured fairly?
- What trade‑offs exist between growth and sustainability?
A Different Perspective
May be challenging to quantify well‑being accurately.
