GDP is very widely used throughout the world as a measure of Economic health. Give an example, either real or a scenario, that shows a flaw with using GDP as the only indicator of the well being of a society.

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GDP is very widely used throughout the world as a measure of Economic health. Give an example, either real or a scenario, that shows a flaw with using GDP as the only indicator of the well being of a society. 

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