economic | Austin Short Film https://www.austinshortfilm.com sut and About in Austin TX Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:51:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.8 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/austin-short-films-65x65.png economic | Austin Short Film https://www.austinshortfilm.com 32 32 163542106 Memorial Day 2020, in Austin, TX. Lots of positive social and economic signals. https://www.austinshortfilm.com/social/memorial-day-2020-in-austin-tx-lots-of-positive-social-and-economic-signals/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:51:53 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/memorial-day-2020-in-austin-tx-lots-of-positive-social-and-economic-signals/ Today marks the 25th day of Texas re-opening. This video is shot in the S. Congress Area of Austin, circa 1145am CST. More info on Memorial Day 2020, in Austin, TX. Lots of positive social and economic signals.

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Today marks the 25th day of Texas re-opening. This video is shot in the S. Congress Area of Austin, circa 1145am CST.

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LIVE NOW: Elizabeth Warren brings economic message to Austin, Texas https://www.austinshortfilm.com/politics/live-now-elizabeth-warren-brings-economic-message-to-austin-texas/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 23:34:48 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/live-now-elizabeth-warren-brings-economic-message-to-austin-texas/ Two days ahead of the Houston Democratic debate, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is hosting a rally in Austin. READ MORE: https://abc13.com/5529721/ See more: https://abc13.com Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel. Follow us for more great content! Facebook: https://abc13.co/2HbTdO3 Twitter: https://abc13.co/2HzMssV Instagram: https://abc13.co/2Hawi9U More info on LIVE NOW: Elizabeth Warren brings economic message to Austin, […]

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Travis Co. suspends all economic incentives to companies coming to Austin https://www.austinshortfilm.com/tech/travis-co-suspends-all-economic-incentives-to-companies-coming-to-austin/ Fri, 02 Aug 2019 13:11:41 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/travis-co-suspends-all-economic-incentives-to-companies-coming-to-austin/ KXAN’s Alex Caprariello explains who this decision will benefit. More info on Travis Co. suspends all economic incentives to companies coming to Austin

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Why Happiness is More Important Than Economic Growth https://www.austinshortfilm.com/tech/why-happiness-is-more-important-than-economic-growth/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:00:51 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/why-happiness-is-more-important-than-economic-growth/ http://cenkuslaw.com Traditionally, the way we measure economic success is by economic growth via metrics such as GDP, average income, unemployment, etc. However, while economic growth is important to a point, wealth and growth don’t equate to personal satisfaction and happiness. That’s why I argue that traditional metrics of economic progress aren’t the most effective means […]

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Traditionally, the way we measure economic success is by economic growth via metrics such as GDP, average income, unemployment, etc.

However, while economic growth is important to a point, wealth and growth don’t equate to personal satisfaction and happiness. That’s why I argue that traditional metrics of economic progress aren’t the most effective means to measure overall progress (at least not for the most developed economies).

We’ve experienced tremendous economic growth over the past century, yet it appears that we aren’t any happier. In fact, the U.S. is one of the wealthiest countries on the planet, yet by the standards of the UN’s World Happiness Report we certainly aren’t the happiest.

While subjective happiness is difficult to measure and compare between societies, it’s absolutely a valuable metric to compare amongst a static population over time. In the UN’s World Happiness Report, they utilized six key indicators of happiness:
1. GDP (a traditional metric of economic health)
2. Perception of corruption
3. Life expectancy
4. Generosity
5. Social support
6. Overall freedom

Again, although it’s difficult to measure the happiness of a population, I argue that it’s an important factor to consider in examining the progress of society as a whole.

Our obsession with growth means nothing if we aren’t happier as a result of this relentless pursuit. And, one could argue that a happier population, in fact, makes it more productive and is a sign of that growth we so desire.

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