- genuine progress indicator
- genuine progress indicator
A recent (1990s) indicator developed to correct acknowledged deficiencies in
the GDP (gross domestic product) that don’t account for all costs or benefits of human activities. It is
an attempt to provide a more accurate (quality of life) indicator for people
than the GDP does for governments and corporations.
For example, natural catastrophes and industrial accidents contribute to
growth of the GDP (due to increases in labor and capital expenditure) without
accounting for temporary or permanent losses in the environment’s ability to
generate acceptable water, air, soil, or produce. Aside from deficiencies in
calculating costs or benefits of environmental pollution, there are often social
deficiencies (such as costs associated with crime, family breakdown, and social
unrest) that have a harmful effect on human “wealth” and “progress” even while
they contribute to a rising GDP.
source: http://www.sustainabilitydictionary.com/
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