Discussion

Read Beyond GDP: It’s time for the national accounts to put people first. ○ Respond to the following questions: 

■ Why does Stiglitz believe that measuring a nation’s well-being should go beyond GDP? 

■ What specific policies and societal norms highlight our nation’s emphasis on the factors of production and/or consumption? 

■ What steps can be taken at the local and national levels to put greater emphasis on outcomes, like health, education, and the environment? 

■ What does scripture have to say about this topic? Find at least one biblical verse to support your comments.