Is GDP Taking Us Beyond Our Limits?

We are living in an era of “Great Acceleration” which leads to global warming, growing income inequality, water scarcity, and continued deforestation. Andreas Budiman looks into two key publications that pave the way to a more sustainable development, as well as the path forward. When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in 1969, everyone watched in awe. It seemed like nothing was beyond the reach of human progress. But in 1972, a clarion call sounded. The Club of Rome released … Continue reading Is GDP Taking Us Beyond Our Limits?