Economic Progress

The relationship between GDP and life expectancy isn't as simple as you might think

A man walks past buildings at the central business district of Singapore February 14, 2007. Singapore's trade-reliant economy expanded faster than expected in the fourth quarter on a pick up in domestic activity, data showed on Wednesday, prompting the government to lift its expectations for 2007.  REUTERS/Nicky Loh  (SINGAPORE) - RTR1MDL4

Does all this evidence mean that we should celebrate recessions and fear economic expansions? Image: REUTERS/Nicky Loh

Jeff Guo
Reporter, The Washington Post
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