The Little Big Number: How GDP came to rule the world and why…

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The history of GDP and why we need a better measurement of growth

In a single lifetime, GDP, or Gross Domestic Product, has gone from being a limited economic tool to becoming a global article of faith. As The Little Big Number demonstrates, this spells trouble. While economies and cultures measure their performance against it, GDP only measures output and ignores central facts such as quality, costs or purpose. Sustainability and quality of life are overlooked. Losses do not count. The world can no longer afford the GDP rule: GDP ignores real development. Dirk Philipsen demonstrates how the history of GDP reveals unique opportunities to design smarter targets and measures. The Little Big Number explores a possible roadmap for a future that promotes quality of life rather than indiscriminate growth.

Publisher: Princeton University Press (May 26, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0691166528
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0691166520
Item Weight: 1.58 lbs
Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.3 x 9.4 inches