The Growth Delusion

In The Growth Delusion, David Pilling challenges the dominance of GDP as the primary measure of national success. Pilling argues that this narrow focus distorts policy, ignores well-being, and perpetuates inequality. Drawing on economics, history, and global case studies, he reveals the limitations of conventional economic thinking and calls for more holistic metrics. His writing is accessible, witty, and sharply argued. The book is an illuminating critique of the numbers that shape public debate, encouraging readers to rethink what progress truly means.