RT null T1 Inclusive wealth report 2018 A2 Managi, Shunsuke K1 wealth K1 economic policy PB United Nations Environment Programme YR 2019 FD 2019 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27623 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27623 NO This document provides an analysis of measuring national sustainability and well-being through the lens of inclusive wealth, an approach that quantifies the value of manufactured, human, and natural capital as core determinants of long-term prosperity. It examines the policy implications of investing in education, addressing pollution (notably PM2.5), and managing fisheries, highlighting the interplay of economic development, resource management, and social welfare. The text emphasizes the importance of adjusting wealth measures to account for environmental degradation and advances in technology, suggesting that policies supporting research and cleaner technologies can enhance both productivity and sustainability. Additionally, it explores innovative financial instruments such as inclusive wealth-linked bonds, proposing their use to align investment strategies with national well-being goals. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 18, 2026