Economist questions whether GDP obsession overlooks wellbeing
Brian Easton argues that focusing on material consumption metrics may come at the expense of broader quality of life measures.
An economist has raised questions about how much emphasis is placed on GDP growth and material consumption in measuring success. The critique suggests that this focus may distract from more meaningful measures of wellbeing and quality of life.
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The 'fetishism' of GDP
Brian Easton questions whether people are too focused on material consumption at the expense of wellbeing