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Sriram Balasubramanian 0000000404811396 https://isni.org/isni/0000000404811396 International Monetary Fund

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Publication Date:
17 Jan 2019
eISBN:
9781484389713
ISBN:
9781484389713
Language:
English
Keywords:
WP; Bhutan; real GDP; GNH survey; GNH framework; indicator
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Contents

  • Abstract

  • I. Introduction

  • II. Role of GNH and GDP in Policymaking and Development

  • III. Easterlin Paradox

  • IV. Gross National Happiness: Philosophy and Background

  • V. GDP Growth and GNH Policies

  • VI. Evaluating Comovement of GNH and GDP

  • VII. Conclusion

  • References

  • FIGURES

  • 1. Government Structure in Bhutan

  • 2. Pillars, Domains and Indicators of GNH 2016

  • 3. Bhutan: Real GDP per capita 1980–2017

  • 4. Bhutan: Recent Macroeconomic Developments

  • 5. Bhutan: Macroeconomic Developments 1980–2017

  • TABLES

  • 1. World Happiness Rankings 2017, 2018

  • 2. Bhutan: Details of the Nine Domains of Gross National Happiness

  • 3. Sample of GNH Survey Results, 2010 and 2015

  • 4. Bhutan: GDP Sector Shares and Growth Rates, 1980–89

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Gross National Happiness and Macroeconomic Indicators in the Kingdom of Bhutan
Author:
Sriram Balasubramanian
and
Mr. Paul Cashin
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2019: Issue 015
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
ISBN:
9781484389713
ISSN:
1018-5941
Pages:
26
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484389713.001