What are the alternatives to economic growth?

Instead of growth at all costs, a new economic model allows us to thrive while saving the planet. read more

Economic growth and economic distribution are two aspects of the economy. While growth emphasises increasing national income, economic distribution gives importance to equitable distribution of income. While many people think they are alternatives, infact they supplement each other for sustained growth of the economy. read more

In the United States, the states of Maryland and Vermont officially report their GPI annually. In 2010, Maryland was the first state to officially adopt the GPI as an alternative to GDP. The state’s goal was “to measure whether or not economic progress results in sustainable prosperity”. read more

Green Growth and The Economics of Biomimicry For those who believe that economic growth and ecological sustainability are not mutually exclusive, there is an unprecedented challenge of how to reform our extractive economy so that it becomes a nurturing one. read more