alternative-economic-indicators
Metrics beyond GDP, such as the Genuine Progress Indicator, that assess human well-being and social progress more holistically in the context of economic development.
1 chapter across 1 book
Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis (2009)Jeremy Rifkin
Chapter 13 explores the transition toward a new economic paradigm termed 'distributed capitalism,' characterized by decentralized, networked collaboration enabled by digital technologies and grassroots computing. It highlights how mass collaboration, emotional intelligence, and collective wisdom are reshaping traditional capitalist structures, emphasizing the role of social intelligence and positive affect in leadership and organizational success. The chapter also critiques conventional economic indicators like GDP, advocating for alternative measures that better capture human well-being and social progress in this emerging era.