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Stop GDP with Martin Whitlock

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The Disconnect Between Value in the Economy

This chapter explores the concept of value in the economy, discussing the disparity between what is seen as valuable by individuals and what is valued by the economic system. It examines categories of work and highlights the distinction between productive and unproductive activities. The chapter also touches upon the limitations of GDP as a measure of economic success and proposes alternative ways of evaluating the economy.

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