PRINCETON – The small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is known internationally for two things: high visa fees, which reduce the influx of tourists, and its policy of promoting “gross national happiness” instead of economic growth. The two are related: more tourists might boost the economy, but they would damage Bhutan’s environment and culture, and so reduce happiness in the long run.
普林斯顿——喜马拉雅小国不丹凭借旨在减少游客涌入的高额签证费和促进“国民幸福总值”而非经济增长的政策而在国际上享有盛誉。这两项政策具有内在的关联性：游客增加可能推动经济发展，但同时会破坏不丹的环境和文化，从而影响民众的长期幸福。