Questions the correlation between economic growth and happiness, examining factors like Maslow's hierarchy of needs, GDP limitations, and the costs of growth.
Explores the origins and principles of sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental protection and social equity.
Delves into efficiency, decoupling, and environmental impact assessment, highlighting the complexities of balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Examines the reasons why happiness does not rise with GDP per capita, addressing the illusions of consumption, the impact of social support and freedom, and the seeds of unhappiness.
Examines the interplay between market dynamics and social welfare, highlighting the roles of willingness to pay and willingness to accept in economic models.