GDP (gross domestic product) has always been a poor metric IMO. It prioritizes a never ending upwards trend to increase productivity and “produce more”, all while assuming infinite resource’s.
There needs to be a new metric that also takes into account the planet and sustainably. We dont have infinite resource’s and at some point GDP will go off a cliff.
For example you can’t just cut down 100 acears today, and in a effort to increase GDP cut down 200 acres tomorrow. At somepoint you will run out, and your GDP metric will fail.
A sustainable business that produces a steady flow while maintaining a steady supply should be the gold standard. A sustainable circular industry.
Long term vs short term thinking/profits.
Disclaimer: All things stated are my opinions and by all means I am not a expert. I am a ape.