BUKU JAWABAN TUGAS MATA KULIAH

TUGAS 2

Nama Mahasiswa : THOMAS EDELWEIS

Nomor Induk Mahasiswa/ NIM :044952624

Kode/Nama Mata Kuliah : ADBI4201/Bahasa Inggris Niaga

Kode/Nama UPBJJ :PADANG/14

Masa Ujian : 2023/2024 Ganjil (2023.2)

 KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN
UNIVERSITAS TERBUKA

I disagree with the statement that the number of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) can always
tell whether a country is prosperous or not. While GDP is an important economic indicator, it
provides a limited perspective on a country's overall well-being and prosperity. There are
several reasons for this:

First, GDP only measures the total economic output of a country and does not consider how
that wealth is distributed among the population. A high GDP can coexist with significant
income inequality, which means that prosperity may not be evenly shared among the citizens.

Second, GDP does not account for non-economic factors that contribute to a nation's
prosperity, such as the quality of education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and
overall living standards. A country with a high GDP might still struggle with issues like high
poverty rates, inadequate healthcare, or poor educational systems.

Lastly, GDP doesn't consider the qualitative aspects of life, including happiness, social
cohesion, and overall well-being. A country may have a lower GDP but offer a high quality of
life for its citizens due to strong social support systems and a sense of community.

In conclusion, while GDP is a valuable economic indicator, it should not be the sole measure
of a country's prosperity. A comprehensive assessment of well-being should include a broader
range of factors to provide a more accurate picture of a nation's overall success and prosperity.