Which is the First country to introduce the idea of prioritizing happiness over economic growth?
Bhutan
Bhutan is correct.
Bhutan's fourth king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, declared in the 1970s that "Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross Domestic Product". The idea of Gross National Happiness (GNH) is written into Bhutan's 2008 Constitution and is measured through the GNH Index.
GNH rests on four pillars: sustainable and equitable socio-economic development, conservation of the environment, preservation and promotion of culture, and good governance. Bhutan also sponsored the 2011 UN resolution that led to the International Day of Happiness (20 March).
India, the USA and China measure progress mainly through GDP growth; none of them pioneered the policy of placing happiness above economic growth.
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