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Narrative
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Here are four examples of economic indicators. Net job growth is a very common measure of
economic progress. However, it's not how many new jobs a community creates that is important,
it's the type of jobs:
- jobs that match the skills of the available workforce
- jobs that provide benefits
- jobs that pay reasonable wages so people can afford basic needs
Economic indicators need to show the links between the economy and a healthy society.
Additional examples of traditional and better economic indicators can be found on the
Economic indicators page
of Maureen Hart's Indicators of Sustainability web site.
(Note to instructor: Rather than just telling participants what makes
the second two indicators better than the first two, engage
participants by asking them to explain the differences among these
indicators. Make the discussion interactive by asking participants
for their ideas for good indicators in these areas. Have the
facilitator or helper write down the indicators that participants
suggest. For each one, ask the participant what the links are with
the various categories of issues.)
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