Tag Archives: Gross Domestic Product

WEALTH INEQUITY IS DESTROYING OUR SOCIETY!

Posted on July 10, 2021 by mekorganic

Eight men own the same wealth as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of humanity, according to a new report published by Oxfam today to mark the annual meeting of political and business leaders in Davos. … Continue reading →

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Measuring Economic Health

Posted on November 28, 2020 by mekorganic

Economic growth has been a primary goal of U.S. policy. Corporations, politicians beholden to corporations, and economists funded by corporations advocate a theory of unlimited economic growth stemming from technological progress. Based upon established principles of the physical and biological … Continue reading →

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Genuine Progress Indicator

Posted on November 28, 2020 by mekorganic

Genuine progress indicator (GPI) is a metric that has been suggested to replace, or supplement, gross domestic product (GDP).[1] The GPI is designed to take fuller account of the well-being of a nation, only a part of which pertains to the size of the nation’s economy, by incorporating … Continue reading →

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Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare

Posted on November 28, 2020 by mekorganic

The Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW) is an economic indicator intended to replace the Gross Domestic Product, which is the main macroeconomic indicator of System of National Accounts (SNA). Rather than simply adding together all expenditures like the gross domestic product, consumer expenditure is balanced by such … Continue reading →

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THE INDEX OF SOCIAL HEALTH

Posted on November 28, 2020 by mekorganic

The Index of Social Health, the centerpiece of the Institute’s work, monitors the social well-being of American society. It has been released annually by the Institute (formerly the Fordham Institute for Innovation in Social Policy) since 1987. Like the Index … Continue reading →

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Economic Justice and Sustainability

Posted on April 3, 2020 by mekorganic

Green economics is rooted in ecological economics. Our economy should serve us and our planet. Our economy should reflect and respect the diverse, delicate ecosystems of our planet. Our current economic system is gravely flawed. It is unjust and unsustainable … Continue reading →

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