Episode 4: GDP

In this episode, Adam, Elise, and Sebastien discuss the economic indicator Gross Domestic Product, otherwise commonly known as GDP. We talk about GDP's historical and contemporary usage, the socio-ecological implications of its shortcomings, and its powerful narrative role in shaping society's goals and, consequently, the political agenda. Aside from everything that is wrong with GDP, we also explore alternative measures for the economy and society as a whole, and theorize goals for well-being that lie beyond (and even challenge) the economic growth imperative. Recorded by: Edvard Bjørklund @ https://soundcloud.com/edvardbjorklund Edited by: Elise Andrew  Music by: Cole B. @ https://soundcloud.com/colbylight   Source list: https://inequalitytalks.podbean.com/p/gdp-source-list/   For more from Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke, Aarhus: https://www.ms.dk/mellemfolk https://www.facebook.com/msaarhus https://www.instagram.com/mellemfolkeligtsamvirke_aarhus/

Om Podcasten

Inequality Talks is a podcast from the Economic (In)Equality volunteer group at Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke, Aarhus. Through discussion, debate, and interview, each episode explores a different economic concept or policy idea, offering a brief overview for the uninitiated before diving into the complexities of what a given idea could mean, what it might look like in practice, and what all this economics talk has to do with inequality in the first place.