The developed economies in the world use a system of GDP - Gross Domestic Product to measure the state of the economy.
Whilst those in big business may find this form of measure comforting and helpful it really is a stupid and naive measurement of a countries state of health.
Perhaps 200 years ago it may have been OK to continue with this type of gauge but now with the worlds population beyond a sustainable level it is totally ridiculous to urge the planet's population into further consumption.
We have already consumed more than this planet can sustain.
What should be used as a gauge is a form of Prosperity measure - where a countries total population (and not the upper 20%) are valued against a measure of ideals considered worthy in a modern world.
For example; running fresh water, sewerage system, power generation & type, education, health & so on.
Not by how many flat screen LED televisions we own or the number of new cars sold..!
Again, it comes back to the boys in the back rooms, pushing for growth via an ever expanding population, regardless of the final cost.
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