How Long to Read What Really Counts

How Long Does it Take to Read What Really Counts?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 48 minutes to read What Really Counts by Ronald Colman

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Politicians and economists fixate on “growing the economy”—measured by a country’s gross domestic product. But this yardstick counts harmful activities such as greenhouse gas emissions, plastic waste, and cigarette sales as gains, and it ignores environmental protection, voluntary community work, and other benefits. What we measure is a choice, and what is and isn’t counted determines what sorts of policies are enacted. How can we shift the focus to well-being and quality of life? What Really Counts is an essential, firsthand story of the promise and challenges of accounting for social, economic, and environmental benefits and costs. Ronald Colman recounts two decades of working with three governments to adopt measures that more accurately and comprehensively assess true progress. Chronicling his path from Nova Scotia to New Zealand to Bhutan, Colman details the challenge of devising meaningful metrics, the effort to lay the foundations of a new economic system, and the obstacles that stand in the way. Reflecting on successes and failures, he considers how to shift policy priorities from a narrow economic-growth agenda toward a future built on sustainability and equity. Colman has taken the critique of GDP outside the academy and attempted to realize an alternative. The lessons he offers in What Really Counts are vital for anyone interested in how we can measure what matters—and how better measures can help build a better world.

How long is What Really Counts?

What Really Counts by Ronald Colman is 516 pages long, and a total of 132,096 words.

This makes it 174% the length of the average book. It also has 161% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read What Really Counts Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 1 minute to read What Really Counts aloud.

What Reading Level is What Really Counts?

What Really Counts is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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