The Mismeasure of Progress

Few ideas in the past century have had wider financial, political, and governmental impact than that of economic growth. The common belief that endless economic growth, as measured by Gross Domestic Product, is not only possible but actually essential for the flourishing of civilization remains a powerful policy goal and aspiration for many. In The Mismeasure of Progress , Stephen J. Macekura exposes a historical road not taken, illuminating the stories of the activists, intellectuals, and other