Hooray for GDP!

Nicholas Oulton

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Abstract: The idea of having GDP growth as the main target of economic policy has been under attack in recent years. The article answers some of the criticisms and argues that continued GDP growth would be good for the UK - and not just in the short term to reduce high levels of unemployment.

Date: 2012-12
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