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I read the Draghi report so you don't have to. The upshot: bold in policy proposals, but most of the high-level analysis is based on GDP being a reliable indicator of human well-being. Since it is not, there is a GIGO problem.
http://www.cottica.net/2024/10/15/the-draghi-report-vs-new-economic-thinking/
#MarioDraghi #EUCommission #gdp_obsession #degrowth #NewEconomicThinking
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In this longish piece I explore the reasons behind Labour's growth obsession, its strong desire to build.
I look at the problems with such an approach and sketch elements of an alternative.
https://steadystatemanchester.net/2024/07/18/build-build-build-for-growth-growth-growth/