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What can be inferred from the statement, "Happiness is the end goal," as highlighted in the passage?

1. Ensuring universal basic income will promote happiness within countries, which is the primary goal of every country
2. Dignity should not be framed as a metric to fulfill happiness
3. The author considers happiness the highest priority, and countries must find means to achieve it for overall development
4. GDP should be given due attention to achieve the overall happiness of citizens

Correct answer: The author considers happiness the highest priority, and countries must find means to achieve it for overall development

Solution

The line means that happiness is the ultimate objective, and different policies or measures are only tools to achieve it. The passage contrasts this with relying only on GDP or other metrics, emphasizing human well-being as the real goal.

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