Maryland is 1st state to measure “Genuine Progress”

Quality of life impacts

David Crossley, Oct 25, 11.

Maryland developed its Genuine Progress Indicator to measure how development activities impact long-term prosperity, both positively and negatively, according to a state report.

Here in Maryland and across the globe, people are continually challenged by the need to find a balance between advancing economic gain and ensuring social well-being.

Traditional indicators like the Gross Domestic/State Products address only economic transactions. They do not include the environmental and social costs of what we buy, the quality of life impacts of how we live, or fully appreciate the significant contributions of our natural systems. MORE

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