Question

in recent years, some economists have argued that gross domestic product (gdp) is an inadequate measure of a nation’s 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 states that GDP is an inadequate measure of a nation's wellbeing. The second part describes economists advocating for alternative metrics (like GPI) as a response to this inadequacy. "To that end" means "for that purpose" or "to achieve that goal", which logically connects the idea that because GDP is inadequate, economists take the action of advocating for alternative metrics.

• "Nonetheless" (B) implies a contrast, but there's no contrast here—advocating for alternatives is a response to the inadequacy, not a contrast to it.
• "In short" (C) is used to summarize, but the second part isn't a summary of the first.
• "Likewise" (D) is used to show similarity, but the second part is a response, not a similar idea.

So "To that end" (A) is the most logical transition.

Answer:

A. To that end,