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Rob, I am also a member of the Progress Studies community. Personally, I prefer the term “progress” or “material progress” as the terms denote movement in the desired direction rather than a final destination as the term “Abundance” does.

I like how you break down the term Abundance by category and show how they are have different characteristics. That is useful.

I would stress, however, that Medical Care and Pharmaceuticals are not the actual goal, but means toward the goal of Health. Medical care and pharmaceuticals may assist in that goal or they may hinder it. It is really the results that matter, not the means of achieving it.

You might be interested in reading my take on the issue:

https://frompovertytoprogress.substack.com/p/a-manifesto-for-the-progress-based

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