Individual Choice of Occupation and Lifestyle

Material progress has not led to uniformity in personal choice - as is sometimes claimed. In fact individuals have more freedom to choose, occupation, lifestyle and avocations than ever. The amount of choice will grow as societies become yet more prosperous.

How can we measure this? Here are some ways.

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