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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     Table of Contents     More Content       More by this author     Colman, Ronald.     Subjects     Gross domestic product -- Political aspects -- History.     Sustainable development -- Government policy.     Economic development -- Environmental aspects.     Economic policy.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Colman, Ronald.       by title:      What really counts :...       by call number:      339.31 C716w     Search the Web     Colman, Ronald.     Gross domestic product -- Political aspects -- History.     Sustainable development -- Government policy.     Economic development -- Environmental aspects.     Economic policy.       MARC Display

What really counts : the case for a sustainable and equitable economy / Ronald Colman. by Colman, Ronald. Columbia University Press, 2021. Call #: 339.31 C716w Subjects Gross domestic product -- Political aspects -- History.   Sustainable development -- Government policy.   Economic development -- Environmental aspects.   Economic policy. ISBN:  9780231190985 (hc.) Description:  360 p. ; 24 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary:  "Politicians and economists fixate on growing the economy measured by a country's gross domestic product. But this yardstick counts harmful activities such as greenhouse gas emissions, plastic waste, and cigarette sales as gains, and it ignores environmental protection, voluntary community work, and other benefits. What we measure is a choice, and what is and isn't counted determines what sorts of policies are enacted. How can we shift the focus to well-being and quality of life? "What really counts" is an essential, firsthand story of the promise and challenges of accounting for social, economic, and environmental benefits. Ronald Colman recounts two decades of working with three governments to adopt measures capable of quantifying factors that GDP overlooks. Chronicling his path from Nova Scotia to New Zealand to Bhutan, Colman details the challenge of devising meaningful metrics, the effort to see alternatives realized, and the obstacles that stand in the way of implementing new systems. Reflecting on successes and failures, he considers how to shift policy priorities from a narrow economic growth agenda toward a future built on sustainability and equity. Colman has taken the critique of GDP outside the academy and attempted to realize an alternative. The lessons he offers in the book are vital for anyone interested in how we can measure what matters and how better measures can help build a better world."--From publisher. Holds:  1   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status Due Date   Captain William Spry Public Library Adult Nonfiction 339.31 C716w Adult books Checked out Jul 10, 2024 Add Copy to MyList Woodlawn Public Library Adult Nonfiction 339.31 C716w Adult books Checked in   Add Copy to MyList Central Library Adult Nonfiction 339.31 C716w Adult books Checked in   Add Copy to MyList

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