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GDP: A Brief But Affectionate History

8 Ratings

4.4

Series

11 of 13

Duration
7min
Language
English
Format
Category

Non-Fiction

The GDP is today more a political tool than a statistical one. In episode 11 of The Book Club, Amit Varma recommends ‘GDP: A Brief But Affectionate History” by Diane Coyle, a perfect primer on the origin and drawbacks of this controversial measure.

© 2020 Storytel Original IN (Audiobook): 9789389860849

Release date

Audiobook: 22 March 2020

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