<ul><li>High crime rates erode trust in law enforcement and government, while low rates signal effective public safety measures.</li><li>Reducing poverty is essential for fostering trust and improving quality of life, as poverty correlates with other social issues.</li><li>Unemployment leads to mental health struggles, social unrest, and distrust in government policies.</li><li>Lack of access to basic services indicates equity and infrastructure development.</li><li>Life satisfaction offers insight into how people perceive their quality of life, and can be combined with other metrics to identify root causes.</li></ul>

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