What about inequality and various quality-of-life factors? GDP-per-capita is a mean, it doesn't tell you anything about distribution. Qatar has a higher GDP-pe

What about inequality and various quality-of-life factors? GDP-per-capita is a mean, it doesn't tell you anything about distribution. Qatar has a higher GDP-per-capita than the United States, but most of that wealth is highly concentrated. The Republic of Ireland also beats the US. Explain that. Without doing so it's fairly meaningless.