Question

in recent years, some economists have argued that gross domestic product (gdp) is an inadequate measure of a nations wellbeing, as it fails to account for factors such as income inequality and environmental degradation. ____ they have advocated the use of alternative metrics like the genuine progress indicator (gpi), which adjusts gdp by factoring in the costs of crime, pollution, resource depletion, and other negative effects related to economic activity. which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? choose 1 answer: a to that end, b nonetheless, c in short, d likewise,

Explanation:

The first part of the text presents a problem (GDP being inadequate). The second part presents a solution (advocating for GPI). "To that end" is used to show that the second action (advocating GPI) is a result or a means to address the problem (GDP's inadequacy).
"Nonetheless" shows contrast, which is not the case here. "In short" is for summarizing, but the second part is not a summary. "Likewise" shows similarity, which is not present.

Answer:

A. To that end