Happy Planet Index

What does the Happy Planet Index (HPI) measure?

• Economic growth

• Human well-being and environmental impact

• Technological advancement

• Military strength

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Happy Planet Index?

• Life expectancy

• Ecological footprint

• Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

• Well-being

Which organization developed the Happy Planet Index?

• World Health Organization

• New Economics Foundation

• United Nations

• World Bank

In which year was the Happy Planet Index first introduced?

• 2006

• 2010

• 2015

• 2000

Which country ranked highest in the Happy Planet Index in 2016?

• Costa Rica

• Norway

• United States

• China

What is the primary goal of the Happy Planet Index?

• To promote economic growth

• To measure sustainable well-being

• To assess technological progress

• To evaluate military power

How often is the Happy Planet Index published?

• Annually

• Biennially

• Every five years

• Irregularly

Which of the following best describes the ecological footprint component of the HPI?

• A measure of carbon emissions

• A measure of resource consumption

• A measure of biodiversity

• A measure of water usage

What does a high score on the Happy Planet Index indicate?

• High economic output

• High levels of happiness and low environmental impact

• High technological development

• High military expenditure

Which region generally scores higher on the Happy Planet Index?

• Western Europe

• North America

• Latin America

• Middle East