GDP up, satisfaction down: Why we need a new way to measure progress

UN Pursues Alternative to GDP for Measuring Prosperity, But Consensus Remains Elusive

The article discusses the widely recognized shortcomings of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of human prosperity, noting that it fa

Global Study Finds No Evidence That Ageing or Declining Populations Harm Socio-Economic Performance

A comprehensive global study analyzing nine different socio-economic performance indicators across countries finds no evidence that declinin

Analyzing the Affordability Gap: Why Economic Recovery Data Doesn't Match Consumer Sentiment

The article examines the disconnect between economic data showing recovery in real median household income and persistently low consumer sen

U.S. GDP Growth Revised Lower for First Quarter

Study of 100+ countries over 50 years finds green growth decoupling claims are overstated

A new long-term study examining over 100 countries across 50 years challenges the optimistic narrative that economic growth can be fully dec

U.S. Debt Exceeds 100% of GDP, But Washington Dismisses the Milestone

The article discusses the U.S. federal debt surpassing 100% of GDP, a milestone that deficit hawks hoped would shock the public into action.