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New Index Better Measures Quality of Life; Economist (Voice of the Common Man)

6/25/2009 4:09:49 PM

A new index that experts say offers a new and better way to measure the quality of life for all Canadians was introduced today. Economics Professor at Memorial University, Dr. Doug May, says the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) is beneficial to the people of this province because it measures the quality of life beyond GDP and unemployment rates. He says it measure our health, relationships and trust in others, education, and our arts and culture.

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Voice of the Common Man (VOCM) - Newfoundland/Labrador

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