Eight Australian universities to trial rankings alternative

The tiny, landlocked eastern Himalayan nation of Bhutan measures its success not by wealth – but by happiness. This is no mere slogan; it evaluates it annually using a Gross National Happiness (GNH) scale, per the terms of its 2008 constitution. The scale is grounded on social equity, environmental protection, cultural preservation and good governance. 'Community vitality' is a GNH sub-clause.