Good for the economy does not always mean good for the people. GDP is the total economic output of a nation. But what if a lot of the wealth created ends up being controlled by those on top?
I'm not talking about small business. I'm talking about large corporations who lobby the Government.
Also, you keep hearing how China's GDP will eventually exceed that of the United States. That maybe true on an overall scale, but the GDP per capita will still be much lower.
GDP is not reliable when it comes to calculating the quality of life. Unemployment, worker's rights, a quality public infrastructure, and living wages are among the things that are reliable.