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On AlterNet: gdp

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "gdp"

Lies and Statistics: What Does Our Obsession with Gross Domestic Product Obscure?

Lies and Statistics: What Does Our Obsession with Gross Domestic Product Obscure?

Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. September 28, 2009.
A new report by two celebrated economists attempts to reform the way we view a country's wealth.

The Economic Crisis Isn't All Bad; It's a Chance for Us and Obama to Reimagine How We Live Our Lives

The Economic Crisis Isn't All Bad; It's a Chance for Us and Obama to Reimagine How We Live Our Lives

Benjamin R. Barber, The Nation. January 28, 2009.
Capitalism is on its knees and now we have a chance to create higher ideals beyond career climbing and mindless consumerism.

Obama, Let the Economy Shrink

Obama, Let the Economy Shrink

John R. Talbott, AlterNet. December 25, 2008.
For Obama to artificially support American growth at the unsustainable current levels is an ill-advised waste of money

Robert F. Kennedy Challenges Gross Domestic Product [VIDEO]

Robert F. Kennedy Challenges Gross Domestic Product [VIDEO]

Glaser Progress FoundationMarch 12, 2008.
As we enter the 21st century, it is time to begin measuring what we value rather than valuing what we measure.

Does GDP Really Capture Economic Health?

Does GDP Really Capture Economic Health?

Mark Trumbull, Christian Science Monitor. March 12, 2008.
A Senate hearing today will revisit the debate on the economy's best known measure.

Did Clinton Underplay the Gender Card?

Did Clinton Underplay the Gender Card?

Sean Gonsalves, AlterNet. March 3, 2008.
If Clinton had focused on women's roles in the economy, maybe we wouldn't be talking so much about the Senator from Illinois.

Experts Warn of Recession -- Duh, We're Living in One Already

Experts Warn of Recession -- Duh, We're Living in One Already

Barbara Ehrenreich, Barbaraehrenreich.com. January 10, 2008.
Growth and productivity mean nothing when they are de-coupled from most people's lived experience: being squeezed.