Metrics

• Progress along the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Organizing framework

1. History and causes
   • How do we make progress?
2. Definition and measurement
   • What should we be building towards?
3. Drawbacks of progress
   • What are the risks?
   • How do we make differential progress?

Research plan

• Move from concrete areas to general frameworks.
  • Critical areas for human flourishing:
    • Health
    • Housing
    • Energy
    • Transportation (+ Logistics)

References

• Jasmine Wang, (Normative) Progress Studies
• Eli Dourado, How do we move the needle on progress?