Beyond GDP: Why GDP Fails Us and What Comes Next for Measuring Progress
From Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast · 5:42
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Learn the shifting perspectives on economic growth and the limitations of GDP as a measure of national success. Discover the origins of GDP, Gross Domestic Product, its role in guiding global economic development, and the reasons why it falls short in capturing true societal progress. From the historical context of the Great Depression and Simon Kuznets to the modern challenges of sustainability and equity, Michael Green discusses why the global conversation is moving beyond GDP. Join us as we discuss the need for new metrics, like the Social Progress Index, that better reflect the values and well-being of our societies.Find out more about how we collaborate with decision-makers and researchers to advance social progress across communities. Visit socialprogress.orgSubscribe to our newsletter for more insights on how to move drom data to impact in your community.Partner with us!Please follow and rate our show! Explore our work at https://www.socialprogress.org/Interested in the Social Progress Index? Learn more. Help us advance social progress across the world! Your donation makes a huge difference to us. Donate now! Want the full story? Subscribe to our newsletter!
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