[Gross national product] measures everything, in short, except that which makes life worthwhile.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gross National Product tracks economic activity but ignores factors that truly make life worthwhile.
- In plain terms
- GDP measures money but not the things that make life good.
- What can you take from it?
- Measure success beyond economic output.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What metrics truly measure progress?
- Why do we prioritize GDP?
Another view
Economic growth can still correlate with some quality of life improvements.
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