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We live in a society in which a priesthood of economists, wielding impenetrable mathematical formulas, sets the framework for public debate. Ultimately, it is economists who set the agenda for how much we can spend on our schools and defence; who decide how much unemployment is acceptable and whether it is right to bail out profligate banks. But the backlash we are currently witnessing suggests that the language of economics no longer resonates with people’s experiences and values. In this incisive book, David Pilling dives into the biases and failings of our obsession with economic growth and explores possible alternatives to GDP. Authoritative and eye-opening, The Growth Delusion offers witty insights into how our society can respond to the needs of real people instead of pursuing growth at any cost.