It might seem that all of this could be shrugged off as a harmless media spectator sport. But, to the extent that a misplaced focus on country rankings becomes a barrier to sensible policy, it can do real damage.
看起来，所有这些都可以一笑了之，把它们当做无害媒体的夸张报道。但是，由于错误地把注意力放在国家排名上已成为明智决策的一大障碍，这完全可能造成真正的伤害。