The Little Big Number

How GDP Came to Rule the World and What to Do about It

von Dirk Philipsen

416 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The story of GDP and why we need a better measurement of growthIn one lifetime, GDP, or Gross Domestic Product, has ballooned from a narrow economic tool into a global article of faith. As The Little Big Number demonstrates, this spells trouble. While economies and cultures measure their performance by it, GDP only measures output. It ignores central facts such as quality, costs, or purpose. Sustainability and quality of life are overlooked. Losses don't count. The world can no longer afford GDP rule-GDP ignores real development. Dirk Philipsen demonstrates how the history of GDP reveals unique opportunities to fashion smarter goals and measures. The Little Big Number explores a possible roadmap for a future that advances quality of life rather than indiscriminate growth.

• Themen: Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Finanzen, Betriebswirtschaft und Management Finanz- und Rechnungswesen Finanzenwesen und Finanzindustrie Öffentliche Finanzen, Besteuerung
• ISBN: 9780691175935
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.05.2017
• Größe: 226 x 144 mm
• Verlag: Princeton University Press