An economist argues that GDP fails to capture well-being. Which alternative metric would the author most likely support?

A Stock market indices

B A composite index including health, education, and environmental factors

C Corporate profit margins

D Military spending

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

If GDP is insufficient for measuring well-being, a composite index (like HDI or GPI) that includes health, education, and sustainability aligns with the critique.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "An economist argues that GDP fails to capture well-being. Which alternative metric would the author most likely support?" is Option B: A composite index including health, education, and environmental factors.

The other options — A) Stock market indices, C) Corporate profit margins, D) Military spending — are incorrect for this MCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: If GDP is insufficient for measuring well-being, a composite index (like HDI or GPI) that includes health, education, and sustainability aligns with the critique.

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An economist argues that GDP fails to capture well-being. Which alternative metric would the author most likely support?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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