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What is economic development of the right kind?

Economic development of right kind has several dimensions:

Growth in the productive capacity of society i.e. growth in productivity of labor, agriculture, and capital. It ensures growth in per capita income and per capita assets.

Improvement in quality of life of the poor.

Distribution of economic assets and incomes.

Improvement in conditions of health and safety in workplace.

Improvement in quality of life - improved access to health care, clean water, education

Sustainable environmental change

Gender equity