Gdp: A Brief but Affectionate History - Revised and Expanded Edition
Diane Coyle • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0691169859
Gdp: A Brief but Affectionate History - Revised and Expanded Edition
Diane Coyle • Princeton University Press
ISBN-10: 0691169853 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691169859 · 2015
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This insightful volume traces the origins and evolution of Gross Domestic Product, examining how a technical economic metric became the primary yardstick for national success. The author explores the historical context of its development while critically assessing its limitations in measuring human well-being and environmental sustainability.
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