Growth is always good? No matter the costs!

Saving can be hugely benefiting to all. But it doesn’t show up in increased sales and higher GDP.
A bigger, newer SUV is always better…
Hmmmm?

http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/jun/10/good-natural-malignant-five-ways-people-frame-economic-growth?CMP=share_btn_tw

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