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Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal? (Ep. 429 Update)

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Critique of Economic Metrics in Public Policy

This chapter critiques the dominance of economic growth metrics, such as GDP, in public policy, revealing their limitations in capturing broader societal impacts. It also explores the evolution of well-being measurement through the Human Development Report and advocates for integrating planetary health into development strategies.

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