stands out as the fastest-growing major economy, rapidly climbing both the nominal and PPP ladders.

: Pioneered by Bhutan, GNH includes psychological well-being, culture, community vitality, and ecological resilience. While harder to quantify, it has inspired global “well-being budget” initiatives in New Zealand, Scotland, and Finland.

Looking at OECD data from 1980 to 2020, nations that experienced the largest shift in income share toward the top 1% (such as the United States) did not experience a corresponding rise in GDP growth rates compared to nations with more stable distributions (such as France or Germany). In fact, the US saw a stagnation in median wages despite rising GDP, suggesting that the "top" was capturing the majority of the delta.

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