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Is pet ownership better measure of progress?

A pet country club in London, Canada. When are we setting up such clubs? [PHOTO: XN IRAKI]

NAIROBI: Gross domestic product (GDP) is the sum of the value of all goods and services produced in a country in a given year.

Policy makers, economists, politicians and even ordinary citizens want this GDP to grow as fast as possible because it translates into higher standards of living espoused by more choices, longevity and hopefully happiness.

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