8/10. Work and politics

One of the main indicators in modern politics to measure the success of a government is the GDP growth and the unemployment rate (both are related). In the news media, one can even find monthly statistics about the new number of unemployed people or those who were unemployed and got employed. When journalists interview political leaders, questions and analyses about the economic growth (GDP) and the unemployment rate are always presented as very important. How could one even doubt of its importance if it is in all political speeches, interviews, and comments?
Of course it is a serious matter to know that…