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Read the passage: Economic growth is often measured by GDP, yet this metric fails to account for environmental depletion and social inequality. A more holistic approach, such as the Genuine Progress Indicator, is often suggested by critics. Question: What is the main criticism of using GDP as the sole measure of growth?
AIt is too difficult to calculate
BIt ignores environmental and social costs
CIt only measures agriculture
DIt is an old-fashioned term
✓ Correct Answer: B — It ignores environmental and social costs
The passage explicitly says GDP fails to account for environmental depletion and social inequality.
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