Tonight (Monday 23rd) at 7pm Measuring what counts- do economic growth and GDP measure what matters? We've all heard politicians talk about a 'strong economy', or a 'growing economy', but what does this really mean? If GDP (gross domestic product) grows, do our lives improve? Are there better ways to measure whether our economies are doing well? Join this free session to discuss these questions and more. This event is part of our the Ella Baker School's programme of workshops exploring everyday economics, in collaboration with our partner Economy. Economy is a charity with an aim to make the economy less confusing, show how it relates to all of our lives everyday, and above all empower people to take active roles in their economies. What you’ll gain from the session: What you’ll learn: Why what we use to measure economies even matters What GDP and economic growth are, and some of their pros and cons Some alternative measures to economic growth, including measures of inequality, and some of their pros and cons. What you’ll be able to do: Weigh up the pros and cons of different measures of the economy Think about which measure would best highlight how your community is doing, and reflect on how using this measure could improve your community. This session is for you if you: have little to no understanding of economics but would like to learn more about how it affects your life and your community. feel left out of conversations about your economic experience are curious to explore solutions to economic problems are open and keen to hear other people’s views come from any background, no matter your education or experience want to get more involved in helping to shape the world around you Registration Link https://actionnetwork.org/.../measuring-what-counts-do...&