Will the end of economic growth come by design — or disaster? | Gaya Herrington
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The Paradox of Progress: Growth vs. Well-being
This chapter examines the complex interplay between economic growth and global challenges, such as poverty and pollution, emphasizing why these issues remain despite technological progress. It critiques the focus on GDP as a measure of success and reflects on historical warnings about the unsustainable nature of perpetual growth in a finite world.
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