Research on the National Well-off Society Indicator System for Rural Areas in Western China

Author: Hu Xiaoping
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: A moderately prosperous society is a dynamic and relative concept. The dynamic aspect refers to the fact that the standards of a moderately prosperous society are not fixed but will continue to improve as the economy and society develop. For example, China's per capita GDP increased from $800 in 2000 to around $3,000 in 2020, demonstrating a dynamic and evolving standard. As society continues to develop and the economy grows, future standards of a moderately prosperous society will also rise. The relative aspect means that it refers to a relatively high level compared to the overall socio-economic development at the time. Over a certain period, if a country's socio-economic development level ranks among the top when compared horizontally with other countries, it can be said to have achieved a moderately prosperous society.