A highly topical look at the formula that dominates economics, and why it has outlived its usefulness.
This book was previously titled The Great Invention (Pegasus, 2016) but this new iteration includes a brand-new never-before published introduction to reflect the increased scepticism of GDP in view of the current worldwide economic problems. It is also being published in b-format paperback, the more accessible format which we hope to reach as many readers as possible.
Author is a former Nature editor and frequent BBC Radio 4 documentary presenter. His previous book was Science & Islam, for Icon, a BBC TV tie-in
'After reading it you'll never be able to treat GDP seriously again.' Sydney Morning Herald
'[A] persuasive witness for the prosecution in the case against GDP mania.'