Gross Domestic Problem: The Politics Behind the World's Most Powerful NumberGross Domestic Product (GDP) is arguably the most well-known statistic in the contemporary world. It drives government policy and sets priorities in a variety of vital social fields - from schooling to healthcare. Yet this it has come to be regarded by many as a "problem." Does our quality of life really improve when our economy grows 2 or 3%? Can we continue to sacrifice the environment in the name of infinite economic growth? |
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Gross Domestic Problem: The Politics Behind the World's Most Powerful Number Lorenzo Fioramonti No preview available - 2013 |