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This index measures progress and sustainability better than GDP

Conventionally, economists use gross domestic product (GDP) to estimate the sustainability of the economy and the quality of societal welfare. However, this approach is not only incorrect and logically flawed, but also in gross neglect of nature's contribution to the society.

Keywords:: Sustainability, global issues, indicators, sustainable development

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Science and Technology

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Material Type:: Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:: October 13, 2018
Date Modified in MERLOT:: October 13, 2018
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Submitter:: K C

Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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Language:: English
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