The effectiveness of a country's leaders is best measured by examining the well-being of that country's citizens.Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position

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The effectiveness of a country's leaders is best measured by examining the well-being of that country's citizens.

Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.

Despite the widely acknowledged saying that "The economic base determines the superstructure", I think it unwise to examine the well-being of a country's citizens as the most important indicator of the effectiveness of that country's leaders. Without taking into consideration the significant accomplishments in science and art, the benefits of future generations, as well as other countries and the environment, people's general welfare of a nation may portray a misleading picture for judging the effectiveness of its leaders.

Admittedly, citizens' well-being reflects the capabilities of the c...

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