Rethinking Economic Growth Metrics

The chapter explores the tension between traditional economic growth metrics and considerations of well-being and environmental impact, advocating for a shift towards citizen engagement to address moral questions. It discusses the idea of de-growth as an alternative to continuous growth and debates the potential consequences of halting or reversing growth on global poverty and progress. The chapter delves into the historical context of economic growth, emphasizing the recent prioritization of growth and the importance of innovative ideas over finite resources.