Bhutan's main research center collects a wide variety of data to measure this, including things like psychological well being, good governance, ecological diversity and living standards.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

According to French President Nicolas Sarkozy,the answer is 'no.' Mr.Sarkozy announced France will begin including less tangible indicators, like happiness and well being, into its measurements of economic progress.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

"I will say that and we will continue this path, whatever measures it might be it will be the least affecting the well being of the people of the two countries."

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

But because of the numbers of employee deaths and the media attention they have attracted, critics say France Telecom's problems have emerged as a warning story about the downsides of valuing productivity and growth over employee well being.

VOA: standard.2010.04.11

"Health and hospitals are basic areas of well being, lets say,that when a major disaster or a smaller disaster occurs, if you do not have health facilities that function and can respond to the needs you create yet another level of disaster,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.14

President Obama said educational success and economic well-being are linked, especially in a world economy driven by information and technology.

VOA: special.2010.08.12

Sam Kass said: "After hearing fifth graders cheer for broccoli, I know firsthand that chefs can have a huge impact on kids' health and well-being."

VOA: special.2010.06.07

The modern tools and his Wild Well Control techniques earned Red Adair and his crews the honor of being called the "best in the business."

VOA: special.2009.03.22

This award recognizes people trying to develop projects aimed at improving human knowledge and well-being.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

However,such influences did not affect the levels of happiness and well-being related to age.

VOA: special.2010.08.03

John Miller says that literacy is an important sign of the nation's well-being.

VOA: special.2009.03.27

But owners say the bulls are pampered with special foods and grooming, and that the training increases their overall well-being.

VOA: standard.2010.03.22

And for South Korea, where exports are the backbone of the economy, being well regarded abroad is all the more important.

VOA: standard.2009.11.05

(Speech) Mr.Medvedev expresses hope the well-being of Russia in the near future will directly depend on a successful market of ideas, inventions,and discoveries.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12