We often discuss the difference between quality of life and standard of living with students. This is often in association with discussions of development, and levels of development - summarised by various ever-changing acronyms such as HICs, LICs, LEDCs etc.
This Big Issue article by Isabella McRae explores a report from the Loughborough Centre for Research in Social Policy plus Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
How are people in one of the larger global economy doing?
For a decent standard of living, people need to be able to 'participate in society' whatever that means.
Time for a discussion with some of the young people you teach. How do they feel about this?
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