Better Life Index
Posted by admin on May 24, 2011 · Leave a Comment
GDP is a useful tool for what it measures, as long as you understand that it only measures certain things — and those admittedly critical things don’t necessarily stand in for development and economic progress overall. There have been numerous attempts over the years to find ways to measure development more comprehensively, most famously the […]
Category Taking Action · Tags economy, employment, GDP, international development, OECD, quality of life, social and economic development
Give to Live
Posted by admin on March 7, 2011 · Leave a Comment
This weekend I spoke with Justin de Leon about his forthcoming film Give to Live, which examines foreign aid to Africa from the perspective of both the givers and the recipients. It’s an important topic that’s currently inviting a lot of controversy, and the filmmakers have interviewed a lot of fascinating people, so I’m looking […]