GFOA's Jake Kowalski recently spoke with Mark Anielski, a well-being economist with a background in local government, about a unique and practical approach to measuring well-being. Mark discusses his work helping government play a crucial role in measuring performance and progress in terms of well-being of mind, body, spirit and the natural environment.

Mark has worked with various municipal and provincial governments and advises the federal government of Canada on well-being-based budgeting. He is currently surveying northern and southern Ireland on residents’ perceptions of well-being.