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Published on: 26 June 2020

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Focusing on GDP and economic gains produces distortions in public policies aimed at alleviating basic social needs,...
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Economic growth: a short history of a controversial idea

Published on: 14 June 2019

Written by: Gareth Dale All articles by Gareth Dale

The relentless pursuit of GDP growth is being challenged from environmental and well-being standpoints. But where...
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The Gross Domestic Problem

Published on: 31 May 2010

Written by: Lorenzo Fioramonti All articles by Lorenzo Fioramonti

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