Gross National Happiness: Towards a New Paradigm in Economics

Tideman, Sander G.

In: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Operationalization of Gross National Happiness. Thimphu, Centre for Bhutan Studies 2004, pp. 222-246 . ISBN 99936-14-22-X

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URN: urn:nbn:de:bsz:16-savifadok-3784
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DOI: 10.11588/xarep.00000378

Abstract

The notion of Gross National Happiness (GNH) presents a radical paradigm shift in development economics and social theory. GNH can be regarded as the Buddhist equivalent to Gross National Product (GNP), which is the conventional indicator for a nation’s economic performance. But GNH can also be regarded as the next evolution in indicators for sustainable development, going beyond measuring merely material values such as production and consumption, but instead incorporating all values relevant to life on this planet, including the most subtle and profound: happiness.

Document type:	Book Section
Version:	Secondary publication
Date Deposited:	04 May 2009 12:23
ISBN:	99936-14-22-X
Faculties / Institutes:	Research Organisations / Academies > Centre for Bhutan Studies
DDC-classification:	Economics
Controlled Keywords:	Wirtschaftsethik, Bruttonationalglück, Paradigmenwechsel
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Wirtschaftstheorie, Economic Ethics , Gross National Happiness , Paradigm Shift
Subject (classification):	Economics

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