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If
you want to be happy, live longer,
The United States features in the 114th slot in the table. The top 10 is dominated by countries from Latin America, while African countries bulk out the bottom of the table. The HPI (Happy Person Index) measures how much of the Earth's resources nations use and how long and happy a life their citizens enjoy as a result. First calculated in 2006, the second edition adds data on almost all of the world's countries and now covers 99% of the world's population. The New Economics Foundation (NEF) says the HPI is a much better way of looking the success of countries than through standard measures of economic growth. The HPI shows, for example, that fast-growing economies such as the US, China and India were all greener and happier 20 years ago than they are today. Costa Ricans top the list because they report the highest life satisfaction in the world; they live slightly longer than Americans, yet have an ecological footprint that is less than a quarter the size. * This information was paraphrased from: Ashley Seager. Costa Rica is world's greenest, happiest country: Latin American nation tops index ranking countries by ecological footprint and happiness of their citizens. Guardian.co.uk. Saturday July 4 2009.
To read the entire article click on: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jul/04/costa-rica-happy-planet-index
Should I buy now?
Now is a great time to buy in Costa Rica as there are deals to be had in virtually all price ranges but particularly in the one bedroom, one bath market. For those of you interested in generating rental income with your property, the key to success is twofold: location and the management company involved. Estrellas del Pacifico (one block to the ocean and town) and Mango Management Corp form the perfect duo in this regard as there are several units for sale in Estrellas for less than $99,000. Mango, already an established leader in the rental market has now linked into the subscription procedure with such websites as Orbitz, Travelocity and Linkshare to increase listing inquires and service options, opening new market access to tourism. Also, they are negotiating agreements with Costa Rican based companies to send their employees on vacations and perks to properties that they represent with the goal of increasing occupancy during low seasons.
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