[kfterrg67]

>"When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure"

This is what "the economy" has become.

It is supposed to be metrics for quantifying the productivity and prosperity of a nation. It has now become the target for short-sighted bureaucrats, usually at great cost to the nation.

It's much more difficult to quantify happiness, community, harmony, purpose, togetherness, connection to people and soil and history. Can't hit those KPIs.

But you can absolutely destroy a nation trying to boost the next GDP stats in time for the election.