Economic values are not as significant as social values. Talk about the aforementioned claim in terms of a country’s inclusive development, providing examples. (150 words) [UPSC 2015]
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National economic development depends on social values which consist of equity combined with justice alongside inclusivity and well-being to ensure economic benefits achieve every demographic section of society. The meaningfulness of economic variables including GDP growth and industrialization and market efficiency requires social development to take place simultaneously.
Why Social Values Are More Important for Inclusive Growth
1. The lack of social inclusion along with economic development creates social inequalities in societies. Despite rapid growth of India’s GDP numerous social inequalities persist in education and healthcare as well as gender equality which prevents actual progress from occurring.
2. Human capital development in Scandinavian nations approaches education and healthcare support as drivers of prolonged economic growth while reaching high living standards.
3. Strategic social welfare programs as observed in Germany’s social market economy design create persistent economic stability with social equilibrium.
4. Sustainability and Environmental Ethics suffer because economic pursuits that damage the environment create severe problems such as climate change. The Bhutan Gross National Happiness Index serves as an example of social values that sustain development through holistic progress.
National success in economics requires harmonizing with social needs to achieve both sustainable expansion and inclusion throughout the nation. Economic growth achieves its best qualities through social value prioritization which leads to an equitable and resilient society where benefits reach every citizen.