"One powerful answer to the struggling financial world around us. Mark shows how."īob Willard, author, The Sustainability Advantage "It's time we measured how organizations in all sectors are contributing to the five capitals that matter. Herman Daly, Emeritus Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland Anielski demonstrates that there are other better proxies, not to mention direct experience, common observation, and traditional wisdom. "Economists often admit the many shortcomings of GDP, but then say, however it is the best numerical proxy we have for unmeasurable welfare. This is ideal reading for anyone who wishes to contribute to building happier, more mindful communities, and ultimately lives of joy and meaning. how can organizations, communities and financial institutions measure, manage and finance assets to achieve high levels of well-being?Īn Economy of Well-being responds to a common yearning for common-sense tools to orient our lives, our businesses, and our communities towards well-being.How can neighborhoods and cities become flourishing economies of well-being by making the best of abundant community assets?.How can our personal and family assets be strengthened for a more fulfilling life of meaning and purpose?.In this follow-up to his best-selling The Economics of Happiness, Anielski addresses key questions including:
In An Economy of Well-being, author Mark Anielski presents a practical guide for building a new economy of well-being to help communities and nations become more flourishing and happier places to live. These things are within reach, but how can we go about creating a new world, using common-sense economics? In the face of political, financial, and environmental upheaval, it's difficult to slow down and build lives of mindfulness and joy.
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