Watch our latest animation 'They Call It Progress' for a closer look at what economic growth — measured as a rise in GDP — is actually about. Growth isn't about health, well-being, or happiness. Not even about increasing our financial wealth.
Watch our animation, 'They Call It Progress' to discover what economic growth - measured by GDP - really means. Growth isn't about health, well-being, or happiness.
Watch our animation, 'They Call It Progress' to discover what economic growth - measured by GDP - really means. Growth isn't about health, well-being, or happiness.
We're told that growth equals progress. In fact, it often makes corporations richer while leaving ordinary people behind.
GDP only measures the flow of money - not whether life is getting better. Even wars, environmental disasters, or sickness can boost GDP.
Genuine progress comes when we care for each other, for the land, water, and air. It is when we live in peace and have dignified livelihoods, affordable housing, and good health.
Let´s expose the myth of economic growth, reject GDP as a measure of progress, push to redirect power from money-grabbing corporations to life-serving and affirming communities that have our well-being at heart.
Watch and share the animation 'They Call It Progress' and Local Futures' tongue-in-cheek "10 Points About Growth" series:
Watch and share the animation 'They Call It Progress' and Local Futures' tongue-in-cheek "10 Points About Growth" series:
