measurement

March 10, 2016

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Japan Tests GDP Measurement in Anime Episodes Watched

Economists call it “a true reflection of productivity.” A Radical Redefinition of Growth In a bold experiment, Japan’s government has announced that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will now be partially measured the number of anime episodes its citizens watch. Officials argue the new metric better reflects the country’s cultural output and actual consumption patterns. “We […]

Business

September 05, 2015

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Economists Suggest Using Karaoke Scores to Measure Productivity

Workforce efficiency is now tied to high notes and harmony. A Musical Proposal In a move that stunned the financial community, a group of international economists has proposed replacing traditional productivity measures with karaoke performance scores. Their report argues that standard metrics like hours worked and output per capita fail to capture the true spirit […]