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The author notes that while the country's GDP is rising, the average happiness index is falling. What is the author implying?
AMoney and happiness are the same thing.
BEconomic growth does not always lead to a better quality of life for citizens.
CThe country is becoming very poor.
DPeople should stop making money.
✓ Correct Answer: B — Economic growth does not always lead to a better quality of life for citizens.
The divergence between economic metrics (GDP) and social metrics (happiness) suggests that wealth isn't the only factor in well-being.
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