Beyond GDP measuring welfare and assessing sustainability

Is GDP a good proxy for social welfare? Building on economic theory, this book confirms that it is not, but also that most alternatives to it share its basic flaw, i.e., a focus on specific aspects of people's lives without sufficiently taking account of people's values and goals. A better...

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Main Authors: Fleurbaey, Marc, Blanchet, Didier (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Oxford University Press 2013, 2013
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Is GDP a good proxy for social welfare? Building on economic theory, this book confirms that it is not, but also that most alternatives to it share its basic flaw, i.e., a focus on specific aspects of people's lives without sufficiently taking account of people's values and goals. A better approach is possible
Physical Description:1 online resource illustrations (black and white)
ISBN:9780199332557