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GDP: A Brief but Affectionate History

• Princeton University Press • ISBN 9780691169859

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GDP: A Brief but Affectionate History

• Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 9780691169859

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ISBN 9780691169859 • Completeness 48

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This insightful volume traces the origins and evolution of Gross Domestic Product, examining how a technical economic metric became the primary yardstick for national success. The author explores the historical context of its development while critically assessing its limitations in measuring human well-being and environmental sustainability.

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Publisher: Princeton University PressPages: 184

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Contributor: Revised and expanded Edition

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Category: Development EconomicsCategory: Economic HistoryCategory: Economic PolicyCategory: History Of StatisticsCategory: MacroeconomicsCategory: Political EconomyCategory: National AccountsCategory: Statistical Measurement

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