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Bidenomics: The GDP is not real, but GDP is a Terrible Metric
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Bidenomics: The GDP is not real, but GDP is a Terrible Metric

We have to move beyond measuring the welfare of a nation with one hole-filled number

This week’s episode covers the issue of GDP. We are so used to seeing this official number and never questioning it, but what does it really measure? GDP has many issues and should not be used to judge the health of a nation. We compare and contrast different potential measures and even point out how for all of the talk about GDP, it was shown to be a farce once the Ukraine war began.

Intro Music: Home - Resonance

Host: Matt McInnis

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