GDPmanóza

GDPmanóza is a hypothetical economic indicator that combines Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with a measure of human well-being, often referred to as "manóza" or "happiness." The concept aims to address the limitations of traditional GDP, which solely focuses on economic output and does not account for social or environmental factors.

The theoretical framework behind GDPmanóza suggests that a truly prosperous society should experience both economic growth and an improvement in the quality of life for its citizens. Proponents argue that GDP alone can be misleading, as a high GDP might coincide with increasing inequality, environmental degradation, or declining public health. GDPmanóza seeks to provide a more holistic view of a nation's progress.

The exact methodology for calculating GDPmanóza is not standardized and remains a subject of ongoing discussion and research. Different approaches might include incorporating factors such as life expectancy, education levels, environmental quality indices, social cohesion metrics, and individual happiness surveys. The challenge lies in assigning appropriate weights to these diverse components and ensuring data reliability and comparability across different countries.

While GDPmanóza is not a widely adopted official statistic, it represents an important conceptual development in the pursuit of more comprehensive measures of societal progress. It encourages economists and policymakers to consider a broader range of indicators beyond purely economic ones when evaluating national success and planning for the future.