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The little big number
Book • 2017
In 'The Little Big Number', Dirk Philipsen explores the history of GDP, from its origins to its current status as a global economic benchmark.
He argues that GDP's focus on output ignores crucial aspects like quality of life and environmental costs, leading to unsustainable growth.
Philipsen advocates for alternative measures that prioritize sustainability and well-being.
He argues that GDP's focus on output ignores crucial aspects like quality of life and environmental costs, leading to unsustainable growth.
Philipsen advocates for alternative measures that prioritize sustainability and well-being.
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