Standard of Living: Material vs Non-Material Living Standards, GDP Limitations and Singapore Examples

Standard of living is a central concept in A-Level Economics because economic growth does not automatically mean that people are better off.

A country may experience:

Real GDP ↑

but still face:

greater inequality;
longer working hours;
congestion;
pollution;
stress;
environmental degradation.

Therefore, students should distinguish between:

Material standard of living and non-material standard of living.

The central question is:

Does higher output actually improve people’s overall welfare?

What Is Standard of Living?

Standard of living refers to the economic and non-economic well-being enjoyed by individuals in a society.

It includes both:

Material standard of living

The quantity and quality of goods and services people can consume.

Non-material standard of living

Aspects of well-being not fully captured by income or consumption, such as:

leisure;
environmental quality;
health;
safety;
work-life balance;
social conditions.

What Is Material Standard of Living?

Material standard of living refers mainly to people’s ability to consume goods and services.

It is influenced by:

real income;
purchasing power;
employment;
access to goods and services.

A common indicator is:

Real GDP per capita

Why Use Real GDP?

Nominal GDP can rise simply because prices rise.

Suppose:

Nominal GDP ↑ 8%

but inflation = 6%.

The increase in actual output is much smaller.

Therefore:

To assess material living standards, economists prefer real GDP, which adjusts for changes in prices.

Why Use GDP Per Capita?

Total GDP can rise because population rises.

Suppose:

Real GDP ↑ 5%

Population ↑ 6%.

Then:

Real GDP per capita ↓.

Average output and income available per person may fall.

Therefore:

Total economic growth does not automatically mean higher material living standards.

Real GDP Per Capita

A simple measure is:

Real GDP per capita = Real GDP ÷ Population

If real GDP per capita rises:

There is more real output per person on average.

This may enable higher consumption and therefore improve material standard of living.

Example

Suppose a country’s real GDP increases from:

$500 billion → $525 billion.

This is:

5% real economic growth.

But population increases by:

2%.

Then:

Real GDP per capita rises by approximately 3%, other things equal.

Thus:

Average material living standards may improve.

Why Higher Real GDP Per Capita Can Improve Living Standards

Economic growth can increase:

employment;
household income;
consumption;
government tax revenue;
access to public services.

Therefore:

Real GDP per capita ↑
→ potential consumption per person ↑
→ material standard of living may ↑.

Employment and Living Standards

Suppose economic growth creates jobs.

Employment ↑
→ household income ↑
→ consumption possibilities ↑.

People can afford:

better housing;
better food;
education;
healthcare;
leisure activities.

Therefore:

Material living standards can improve.

Government Revenue Channel

Economic growth can increase government revenue.

Income and profits ↑
→ tax revenue ↑.

Government may spend more on:

healthcare;
education;
transport;
public infrastructure.

Therefore:

Economic growth may improve living standards through both:

private consumption

and

public services.

But Real GDP Per Capita Is Only an Average

This is one of the most important limitations.

Suppose:

Real GDP per capita ↑ 10%.

But nearly all additional income goes to the richest households.

Lower-income households experience little improvement.

Therefore:

Average GDP per person ↑

but:

Many people’s material living standards may remain unchanged.

Income Distribution Matters

Consider two countries.

Both have:

Real GDP per capita = $80,000.

Country A has relatively even income distribution.

Country B has extreme inequality.

The average figure is identical.

But typical households may experience very different living standards.

Therefore:

Real GDP per capita says little about how income is distributed.

Median Income

Median household or individual income may therefore provide additional information.

The median represents the income of the person or household in the middle of the distribution.

If:

GDP per capita ↑ strongly

but:

Median real income ↑ only slightly,

economic gains may be concentrated among higher-income groups.

Singapore Example: Growth and Income Distribution

When evaluating Singapore’s standard of living, students should avoid simply stating:

“Singapore has high GDP per capita, therefore everyone has a high standard of living.”

A stronger answer says:

High real GDP per capita suggests substantial productive capacity and average income.

However:

Actual living standards depend on:

income distribution;
housing costs;
healthcare access;
public services;
working hours;
environmental quality.

Material vs Non-Material Standard of Living

This distinction is frequently tested.

Material

Relates mainly to:

income;
consumption;
goods;
services.

Non-material

Relates to wider quality of life.

Examples include:

leisure time;
job satisfaction;
environment;
personal safety;
stress;
health;
social relationships.

Why Economic Growth May Improve Non-Material Living Standards

Higher national income can allow government to spend more on:

parks;
healthcare;
public safety;
environmental improvements;
cultural facilities.

Therefore:

Economic growth can improve both:

material and non-material welfare.

But Growth Can Also Reduce Non-Material Welfare

Suppose rapid growth causes:

traffic congestion;
air pollution;
noise;
long working hours;
environmental damage.

Then:

Material consumption ↑

but:

Non-material living standards may ↓.

Therefore:

Overall welfare effect is ambiguous.

Negative Externalities and Living Standards

Production can generate negative externalities.

Examples:

air pollution;
water pollution;
noise;
congestion;
carbon emissions.

These external costs may not be fully deducted from GDP.

Therefore:

GDP can rise even while environmental quality deteriorates.

Example: Factory Production

Suppose a factory increases production.

GDP ↑.

But production creates:

Air pollution ↑
noise ↑
water pollution ↑.

Nearby residents suffer.

GDP records the value of additional output.

But it does not automatically subtract the full welfare loss caused by pollution.

Therefore:

GDP may overstate the improvement in living standards.

Defensive Expenditure

There is another complication.

Suppose pollution causes health problems.

Healthcare expenditure then rises.

This healthcare spending can contribute to GDP.

Thus:

Pollution ↑
→ illness ↑
→ medical spending ↑
→ GDP ↑.

Yet society is not necessarily better off.

This shows why:

Higher GDP is not identical to higher welfare.

Traffic Congestion Example

Suppose economic growth leads to:

Car ownership ↑
economic activity ↑
road use ↑.

Congestion worsens.

People spend more time commuting.

Therefore:

Leisure time ↓
stress ↑
pollution ↑.

GDP may still rise.

But non-material standard of living can decline.

Singapore Example: Congestion

Singapore’s limited land means congestion can impose significant opportunity costs.

Time spent in traffic:

cannot be used for:

work;
family;
leisure.

Therefore:

The economic cost of congestion goes beyond fuel expenditure.

This is one reason road-pricing measures can be justified economically.

Working Hours and Living Standards

Suppose GDP per capita rises because employees work much longer hours.

Income ↑.

Material consumption ↑.

But:

Leisure time ↓.

Therefore:

Non-material living standards may fall.

Hence:

Two countries with equal GDP per capita may have different welfare if working hours differ substantially.

Productivity Matters

Suppose instead:

GDP per capita rises because productivity rises.

Workers produce more per hour.

Then society may potentially enjoy:

Higher income
and
more leisure.

This is generally a stronger improvement in living standards.

Quality of Goods and Services

GDP measures monetary value.

But quality improvements can be difficult to capture accurately.

For example:

A modern smartphone may cost roughly the same in real terms as an older model but offer dramatically more capability.

Therefore:

Living standards may improve more than GDP statistics suggest.

Free Digital Services

Some digital services may be:

free;
very low cost.

Consumers obtain significant benefit.

But because no large market transaction occurs:

GDP may understate the consumer welfare generated.

Examples include free:

search engines;
communication tools;
online resources.

Household Production

Unpaid work is generally not fully included in GDP.

Examples:

caring for children;
cooking at home;
caring for elderly relatives;
household cleaning.

Yet these activities have economic value.

Example

Person A:

Cares for their child personally.

No market transaction occurs.

GDP contribution:

little or none from childcare.

Person B:

Pays a childcare provider.

Market transaction occurs.

GDP ↑.

But it does not necessarily follow that welfare in Household B is higher.

Underground Economy

Economic activities that are:

informal;
unreported;

may not be captured fully in official GDP statistics.

Therefore:

GDP may underestimate actual economic activity.

Illegal Economic Activity

Some transactions may not be officially recorded.

Again:

GDP statistics may not capture all production.

However:

Economic activity itself does not automatically increase social welfare.

Some activities can be harmful.

GDP and Environmental Depletion

Suppose a country cuts down large areas of forest.

Timber production ↑.

GDP ↑.

But:

Natural capital ↓.

Future environmental services may be lost.

Therefore:

Current GDP growth may come at the expense of future living standards.

Sustainable Standard of Living

A high standard of living today is not sufficient if it cannot be sustained.

Therefore, economists consider:

Sustainable economic growth

Growth that can continue without severely compromising future generations’ ability to meet their needs.

Natural Capital

Natural capital includes resources such as:

forests;
clean water;
biodiversity;
minerals;
ecosystems.

If economic growth rapidly depletes natural capital:

Current material welfare may rise.

But:

Future productive capacity and welfare may fall.

Climate Change

Growth based heavily on carbon-intensive production can contribute to climate change.

Possible future costs include:

extreme weather;
infrastructure damage;
agricultural disruption;
health costs.

Therefore:

A proper assessment of living standards should consider long-term environmental effects.

Singapore and Environmental Constraints

Singapore faces limited:

land;
natural resources.

Therefore:

Sustainable urban planning, energy efficiency and resource use are relevant to long-term living standards.

A-Level students can use this to evaluate:

economic growth vs environmental sustainability.

Inflation and Living Standards

Suppose nominal wages rise.

Does that mean workers are better off?

Not necessarily.

You must consider inflation.

Real Income

Real income measures purchasing power.

Suppose:

Nominal wage ↑ 5%.

Inflation = 7%.

Then:

Real wage falls approximately 2%.

Therefore:

Material standard of living may decline despite higher nominal income.

Low and Stable Inflation

Low and stable inflation can support living standards by:

preserving purchasing power;
reducing uncertainty;
making financial planning easier.

However:

Very low inflation is not necessarily desirable if associated with weak demand and high unemployment.

Unemployment and Living Standards

Unemployment can sharply reduce material living standards.

Job loss:

Income ↓
consumption ↓.

It may also affect non-material welfare through:

insecurity;
loss of skills;
reduced social participation.

Therefore:

A country with high GDP per capita but high unemployment may not necessarily provide strong welfare outcomes for everyone.

Employment Quality Matters

Simply having employment does not tell us everything.

Consider:

wages;
job security;
hours worked;
working conditions;
job satisfaction.

Therefore:

Employment quantity and employment quality both affect standard of living.

Income Inequality and Living Standards

Suppose GDP grows rapidly.

But inequality also rises.

The effect is mixed.

Higher-income groups:

Income ↑ significantly.

Lower-income groups:

Income stagnant.

Therefore:

National average living standards may rise while social disparities widen.

Absolute vs Relative Income

Absolute income measures how much a household can consume.

Relative income compares the household to others.

Even if absolute incomes rise:

People may perceive lower well-being if inequality becomes much more visible.

This connects Economics with broader welfare analysis.

Inclusive Growth

Inclusive growth refers to economic growth whose benefits are shared broadly across society.

It can involve:

job creation;
wage growth;
social mobility;
access to education;
access to healthcare.

Thus:

High-quality economic growth should ideally be both:

sustainable and inclusive.

Singapore Example: Skills and Inclusive Growth

Suppose economic restructuring creates high-paying technology jobs.

GDP ↑.

But displaced workers cannot access these jobs because they lack skills.

Income inequality may rise.

Therefore:

Training and reskilling can help spread the gains from growth more broadly.

Housing and Standard of Living

Housing strongly affects welfare.

Material aspects include:

floor area;
quality;
amenities.

But housing affordability also matters.

Suppose income ↑ 5%.

Housing costs ↑ 15%.

Then:

Disposable income available for other consumption may fall.

Therefore:

High nominal or even real income does not automatically imply that households feel better off.

Cost of Living

Cost of living refers to the cost of maintaining a particular consumption pattern.

If prices of essentials rise faster than income:

Purchasing power ↓.

Therefore:

Material living standards may fall.

Different Households Face Different Inflation

Official CPI measures an average consumption basket.

But households consume different products.

For example:

Older households may spend more on healthcare.

Families may spend more on:

childcare;
education;
housing.

Therefore:

Their experienced cost-of-living changes can differ from the average inflation rate.

Public Services

GDP per capita does not fully reveal access to:

healthcare;
education;
transport;
public safety.

Two countries with similar incomes may have very different public-service quality.

Therefore:

Government provision affects standard of living.

Singapore Example: Public Transport

Efficient public transport can improve living standards by:

reducing travel costs;
improving accessibility;
connecting workers to jobs.

If it also reduces road congestion:

External costs ↓.

Thus:

Infrastructure can improve both:

material and non-material welfare.

Healthcare

Better healthcare can:

Life expectancy ↑
quality of life ↑
productive working life ↑.

Therefore:

Healthcare contributes directly to non-material welfare and indirectly to economic productivity.

Education

Education improves:

earnings potential;
productivity;
social mobility.

It can therefore improve:

material living standards

and potentially:

non-material welfare.

Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is frequently used as an additional welfare indicator.

Higher life expectancy can indicate improvements in:

healthcare;
nutrition;
public health;
living conditions.

But:

Life expectancy alone does not measure quality of life.

Education Indicators

Possible indicators include:

years of schooling;
literacy;
educational attainment.

These complement income-based measures.

Human Development Index

The Human Development Index, or HDI, combines broader dimensions of development rather than relying only on GDP.

Broadly, it incorporates indicators relating to:

income;
health;
education.

Therefore:

It provides a wider picture of living standards.

Why HDI Can Be Better Than GDP Alone

Suppose Country A has slightly lower GDP per capita than Country B.

But Country A has:

longer life expectancy;
stronger education outcomes.

Then:

Overall human development may be higher.

Therefore:

Income alone does not determine welfare.

Limitations of Composite Indicators

Even HDI is incomplete.

It may not fully capture:

environmental quality;
inequality;
personal freedom;
safety;
mental well-being;
leisure.

Therefore:

No single statistic perfectly measures standard of living.

Happiness Measures

Some countries and organisations also examine:

life satisfaction;
subjective well-being.

These can capture aspects GDP misses.

However:

Subjective measures can be difficult to compare across:

cultures;
time periods;
individuals.

Standard of Living vs Quality of Life

The terms are sometimes used interchangeably.

For examination purposes, a useful distinction is:

Standard of living

Often includes material and broader welfare indicators.

Quality of life

Often emphasises non-material aspects.

But terminology can vary.

Students should define what they mean clearly.

Economic Growth and Standard of Living

A common essay question is:

“Does economic growth always improve standard of living?”

The correct answer is:

No.

It depends on the nature and distribution of growth.

Argument: Growth Improves Material Welfare

Real GDP ↑
→ employment and incomes ↑
→ consumption ↑.

Therefore:

Material SOL ↑.

Argument: Government Revenue

Growth ↑
→ tax revenue ↑
→ public services ↑.

Therefore:

Both material and non-material welfare may improve.

Evaluation 1: Population Growth

If population grows faster than real GDP:

Real GDP per capita ↓.

Therefore:

Average material living standards may fall.

Evaluation 2: Income Distribution

If growth benefits only a small group:

Typical households may gain little.

Evaluation 3: Externalities

Growth may create:

Pollution
congestion
noise.

Therefore:

Non-material welfare ↓.

Evaluation 4: Working Hours

If extra output requires much longer working hours:

Leisure ↓.

Evaluation 5: Sustainability

If growth exhausts natural resources:

Future welfare may fall.

Strong Judgement

Economic growth is more likely to improve overall standard of living when it is:

faster than population growth;
broadly shared;
environmentally sustainable;
productivity-driven;
accompanied by quality public services.

Therefore:

The quality of growth matters as much as the quantity of growth.

GNP/GNI vs GDP

GDP measures production occurring within a country’s borders.

However, residents’ incomes may differ because:

Some income generated domestically goes to foreign owners.

Residents may also receive income from overseas.

Therefore:

Measures such as GNI can sometimes provide additional insight into residents’ income.

Singapore Context: Foreign Ownership

Singapore hosts substantial international business activity.

Some profits generated domestically may accrue to foreign investors.

Therefore:

High domestic production does not translate one-for-one into income received by residents.

This is another reason GDP should not be treated as a perfect measure of household welfare.

Purchasing Power Parity

When comparing living standards across countries:

Exchange rates can distort comparisons.

A given amount of money buys different quantities of goods in different countries.

Therefore:

Economists often use:

Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) adjustments.

Why PPP Matters

Suppose income is:

US$30,000 in Country A

and:

US$40,000 in Country B.

If prices in Country B are far higher:

Actual purchasing power difference may be much smaller.

Therefore:

Nominal exchange-rate comparisons can mislead.

Real GDP Per Capita at PPP

For international comparisons:

Real GDP per capita adjusted for PPP can provide a better approximation of purchasing power.

But:

It still does not capture:

inequality;
environment;
leisure.

Material SOL Example

Suppose:

Real income per capita ↑.

Households can consume more:

food;
clothing;
housing;
entertainment.

Then:

Material SOL ↑.

Non-Material SOL Example

Suppose this growth requires:

Working hours ↑ substantially.

Pollution ↑.

Congestion ↑.

Then:

Non-material SOL may ↓.

Therefore:

Overall effect requires judgement.

Standard of Living and Opportunity Cost

Policies designed to improve living standards involve trade-offs.

Example:

Government spends more on environmental protection.

Short-run production costs may rise.

But:

Air quality ↑
health outcomes ↑.

Therefore:

Short-run GDP may grow more slowly while non-material welfare improves.

This illustrates why maximising GDP is not necessarily the same as maximising welfare.

Green Growth

Green growth seeks to combine:

Economic development
with
environmental sustainability.

Policies may include:

clean energy;
energy efficiency;
public transport;
carbon pricing.

The objective is:

Raise living standards without imposing excessive environmental costs.

Carbon Tax and Living Standards

Carbon taxes can initially:

Production costs ↑
consumer prices ↑.

This can reduce short-run purchasing power.

However:

If emissions ↓:

Environmental quality ↑
climate-related external costs ↓.

Thus:

Material and non-material welfare can move in different directions.

Evaluation: Time Period

This is crucial.

Short run:

Environmental policies may impose costs.

Long run:

Cleaner technology may:

Costs ↓
health outcomes ↑
environmental sustainability ↑.

Therefore:

Living-standard analysis should distinguish short and long run.

Inclusive vs Sustainable Growth

These are different.

Inclusive growth

Focuses on who benefits.

Sustainable growth

Focuses on whether growth can continue without unacceptable future costs.

A country can have:

Sustainable but unequal growth.

Or:

Inclusive short-term growth that is environmentally unsustainable.

The ideal is:

inclusive + sustainable growth.

Measuring Material Living Standards

Useful indicators include:

real GDP per capita;
real household income;
median real income;
consumption per capita;
employment.

No one measure is sufficient.

Measuring Non-Material Living Standards

Possible indicators include:

life expectancy;
health;
leisure;
environmental quality;
safety;
education;
job satisfaction.

A-Level Worked Question

Explain why an increase in real GDP may not improve a country’s standard of living.

Real GDP may increase while population rises even faster.

Therefore:

Real GDP per capita may fall.

Thus:

Average quantity of goods and services available per person may decrease.

Furthermore:

Growth may generate negative externalities such as:

pollution and congestion.

Therefore:

Non-material living standards may decline.

Hence:

An increase in real GDP alone is insufficient to conclude that overall standard of living has improved.

Worked Singapore Application

Suppose Singapore experiences strong economic growth.

Positive effects may include:

Employment ↑
household income ↑
government revenue ↑.

Therefore:

Consumption and public services may improve.

However:

If growth also causes:

Congestion ↑
housing pressures ↑
working hours ↑
environmental costs ↑,

overall welfare improvement may be smaller.

Therefore:

Students should evaluate both material and non-material consequences.

Essay Question

“Assess whether real GDP per capita is a good measure of standard of living.”

A strong structure:

Argument for

Real GDP per capita measures average real output per person.

Higher level implies greater potential consumption.

It is also:

widely available;
relatively objective;
useful over time.

Limitation 1: Distribution

Average hides inequality.

Limitation 2: Non-Market Activity

Household work not fully captured.

Limitation 3: Negative Externalities

Pollution and congestion not properly deducted.

Limitation 4: Leisure

Longer working hours can increase GDP while reducing leisure.

Limitation 5: Quality

Quality improvements can be difficult to measure.

Limitation 6: Sustainability

Natural-resource depletion can boost current GDP.

Judgement

Real GDP per capita is useful as a starting indicator of material living standards, but it is not a complete measure of overall welfare.

It should be supplemented with information on:

income distribution;
health;
education;
environmental quality;
leisure;
sustainability.

Essay Question: Economic Growth

“Assess whether economic growth necessarily raises the standard of living.”

Argument for

Growth ↑
→ income ↑
→ consumption ↑
→ material SOL ↑.

Further Benefit

Tax revenue ↑
→ public services ↑.

Counterargument

If growth is uneven:

Income inequality ↑.

Counterargument

If growth creates externalities:

Non-material SOL ↓.

Counterargument

If population growth exceeds GDP growth:

GDP per capita ↓.

Counterargument

If growth is environmentally unsustainable:

Future SOL ↓.

Judgement

Economic growth is most likely to improve living standards when:

real GDP per capita rises, gains are widely distributed, and growth is sustainable.

Standard of Living Evaluation Framework: W-E-L-L

Use:

W — Wealth and real income

Did purchasing power per person increase?

E — Equality

Who received the gains?

L — Lifestyle and leisure

What happened to working hours, health and quality of life?

L — Long-term sustainability

Did growth damage future welfare?

This is useful for essays.

Another Powerful Framework

Growth → Per Capita → Distribution → Externalities → Public Services → Sustainability → Judgement

This prevents students from simply discussing GDP.

Common Student Mistakes

Mistake 1: Saying Higher GDP Always Means Higher SOL

It does not.

Mistake 2: Using Nominal GDP

Inflation must be considered.

Use real GDP.

Mistake 3: Ignoring Population

Use per capita figures where appropriate.

Mistake 4: Ignoring Income Distribution

Average income can hide inequality.

Mistake 5: Discussing Only Material SOL

Non-material factors are important.

Mistake 6: Saying Pollution Is Included as a Negative Number in GDP

GDP generally does not directly deduct the full welfare cost of environmental damage.

Mistake 7: Assuming More Work Is Always Better

More working hours can increase GDP while reducing leisure.

Mistake 8: Ignoring Public Services

Government-provided services contribute to living standards.

Mistake 9: Ignoring Sustainability

Current welfare can rise at the expense of future welfare.

Mistake 10: Saying GDP Per Capita Shows Everyone’s Income

It is an average, not an individual’s actual income.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is material standard of living?

The ability to consume goods and services, influenced by real income and purchasing power.

What is non-material standard of living?

Broader quality-of-life factors such as leisure, environment, health and safety.

Why is real GDP per capita used?

It adjusts GDP for inflation and population, giving an estimate of average real output per person.

Does higher GDP always mean higher living standards?

No. Distribution, population, externalities and non-material welfare matter.

Why does inequality matter?

GDP per capita is an average and may hide large differences in household income.

Why does pollution matter?

Production can raise GDP while reducing environmental quality and welfare.

Why does leisure matter?

Longer working hours can increase output but reduce quality of life.

What is inclusive growth?

Growth whose benefits are distributed broadly across society.

What is sustainable growth?

Growth that does not severely compromise future generations’ welfare.

Is HDI better than GDP?

It captures additional dimensions such as health and education, but it is still not a perfect measure of welfare.

Why use PPP for international comparisons?

PPP adjusts for differences in purchasing power and price levels between countries.

Standard of Living Revision Checklist

Make sure you can:

define standard of living;
distinguish material and non-material SOL;
explain real GDP;
explain GDP per capita;
analyse population growth;
analyse income distribution;
explain negative externalities;
explain leisure;
explain household production;
discuss environmental depletion;
explain sustainable growth;
explain inclusive growth;
discuss real income;
explain cost of living;
use health and education indicators;
explain HDI;
discuss PPP;
compare GDP and welfare;
apply Singapore examples; and
reach a balanced judgement.

Final Takeaway

The biggest mistake in this topic is assuming:

Economic growth = higher standard of living.

A better chain is:

Real GDP per capita ↑

→ potential consumption per person ↑
→ material standard of living may ↑.

But then ask:

Who receives the income?

What happens to prices?

What happens to leisure?

Is pollution increasing?

Are public services improving?

Is the growth sustainable?

Therefore:

A country can become richer in GDP terms without becoming proportionately better off in welfare terms.

The strongest A-Level Economics conclusion is:

Real GDP per capita is a useful indicator of material standard of living because it measures average real output available per person. However, it is an incomplete measure of overall welfare because it ignores important factors such as income distribution, leisure, environmental externalities and sustainability. A broader assessment using both economic and social indicators is therefore required.

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