This book provides the first study of personal wealth from a global viewpoint. Previous
international studies of wealth have focused on the rich countries. Here, the transition …

Sustainability is a necessity for the twenty-first century that has an inter-generational
dimension. 1 Given the urgency 2 of the issue, scientists have proposed concepts such as …

In this paper, I review–and to an extent further develop–a methodology of national
accounting that responds to the needs of governments when they engage in sustainability …

Climate change is often described as the greatest environmental challenge of our time. In
addition, a changing climate can reallocate natural capital, change the value of all forms of …

Increasingly, empirical evidence refutes many of the theoretical pillars of mainstream
economics. These theories have persisted despite the fact that they support unsustainable …

Gross domestic product (GDP) is the most widely used indicator from the system of national
accounts. Although often interpreted as an indicator for (economic) well-being, it first and …

Mismeasuring Our Lives is the result of this major intellectual effort, containing pressing
relevance for anonyme engaged in assessing how and whether our economy is serving the …

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an independent think tank
championing sustainable solutions to 21st–century problems. Our mission is to promote …

According to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), poverty eradication in the 21st
century means everyday access to decent health care, education and livelihoods, political …

Choosing sustainable development is an ethical position adopted by society, reflecting a
desire to ensure that future generations enjoy at least as much welfare as the current …