standard of living largely equated with such a concept, the level of welfare of citizens.It is measured as a rule, GDP per capita.In fact, equate standard of living for material things can not be.Capital, property and security of the citizen, of course, have a certain value.But they are not the only factor.
In determining the standard of living must be guided and non-material values.For example, a big difference in the calculations is the human development index.This includes the level of literacy in the country, and the citizens' satisfaction with their work and in life.Also of great importance is the very life expectancy and health status.Rich, but the sick person is unlikely to be happy.You can live in the full financial support, but it is constantly exposed to various health hazards.This should include and stress.
standard of living in a country like America, is in fourth place in the world.The first well took a calm and secured Norway.In this country, not only a sufficiently high level of income, but also a great medicine and relatively little stress factors.The standard of living in Russia is at around 66. This is associated with low incomes in a country where more than half the population lives below the poverty line, as well as dissatisfaction with politics, social climate and other factors.The index of living standards can be compared to the famous Maslow pyramid.First, a person must meet the need for security, eliminate hunger and to find accommodation.And then he begins to start implementation of their higher needs.In economically developed countries, the cost of self-education, travel and entertainment far exceed spending on food and clothing.
As for Russia, there is a large portion of the proceeds is still being spent on food.This suggests that people simply meet the needs of those who can.Other, higher, they are not available.The standard of living can be assessed very simple.It is enough to know how people are resting.In poor countries, places for entertainment are often bars and taverns.Rest front of the TV is not very positively characterizes the country.
In developed countries, citizens find time for it to deal with the things that they are really interesting.They can choose a profession like and do not be afraid to go without income.In countries with low incomes, even a good education does not guarantee a successful career.
Assessing the gap in incomes of different groups of the population of one country, generally used the so-called Lorenz curve.If social equality in incomes, the curve becomes a straight line.The more strongly this line is, the more prerequisites to discontent in the country.
States today is extremely disadvantageous to between different groups was a big income gap.However, absolute equality, too, would not be good.Partly instability contributes to the life of a man striving for the best.However, in most countries, it noted that the share of 10% of the population accounts for 90% of funds in the country.The level of life of citizens has no effect on this indicator.Just less than one country living below the poverty line, and the other - more.
Thus, in Russia for about 45% of the population receive only one-tenth of all funds in the country.This causes discontent.Such a measure of the state as progressive taxation, is unlikely to somehow change the situation.The same can be said about the inheritance tax.All charges in the first place hit it at the underprivileged section of the population.
