Bhutan is most notable for its policy that "Gross National Happiness is more important than [[Gross National Product]]" Bhutan discourages [[tourism]], as they feel it erodes their national identity. Also in support of this policy, [[tobacco]] is banned, imported goods are heavily taxed, and [[television]] has only recently been allowed. With the increased democratisation of the country these policies may soon be relaxed however. <ref>http://news.scotsman.com/opinion.cfm?id=660062007</ref> | Bhutan is most notable for its policy that "Gross National Happiness is more important than [[Gross National Product]]" Bhutan discourages [[tourism]], as they feel it erodes their national identity. Also in support of this policy, [[tobacco]] is banned, imported goods are heavily taxed, and [[television]] has only recently been allowed. With the increased democratisation of the country these policies may soon be relaxed however. <ref>http://news.scotsman.com/opinion.cfm?id=660062007</ref> |