Lesson 8, Page 8-101, Question 7

[Blueballoon5%]

I am a bit confused with answer choice A and B. It seems to me that both answers work, but that answer choice A is the better answer (the correct answer is answer choice B). I feel like the author is primarily concerned with promoting human indicators (not GNP) as the soundest indicator of the economic health of a nation. The author is pointing out the "weaknesses in one standard for measuring a nation's welfare," but that is to support the author's primary argument that human indicators are a better option.

[David Boyle]

I am a bit confused with answer choice A and B. It seems to me that both answers work, but that answer choice A is the better answer (the correct answer is answer choice B). I feel like the author is primarily concerned with promoting human indicators (not GNP) as the soundest indicator of the economic health of a nation. The author is pointing out the "weaknesses in one standard for measuring a nation's welfare," but that is to support the author's primary argument that human indicators are a better option.

Hello Blueballoon5%,

Human indicators are important, which is why it's a weakness not to deal with them, so answer B is correct. Answer A is not the worst possible answer, but "delineate a new method of directing..." sounds a little strong, since directing economic efforts isn't mentioned too much outside of lines 49-50, whereas the whole passage is about the weakness of the per capita GNP standard. Also, the author may suggest shifting focus, but may not "delineate a new method" per se.

Hope this helps,
David