Growth Quote by Paul Hawken
“That inefficiency is masked because growth and progress are measured in money, and money does not give us information about ecological systems, it only gives information about financial systems.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on ecological economics, 2010
Economic metrics ignore ecological health, focusing only on financial data, which masks true inefficiency.
In simple terms: Money measures finance, not ecology.
Key Takeaway
Consider ecological indicators alongside financial ones.
Themes
economics
environment
metrics
policy
sustainability
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- Business planning
- government reporting
- investment decisions
- personal consumption
Key Concepts
Ecological accounting
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate ecological data into economic decisions?
- What metrics would better reflect environmental health?
A Different Perspective
Financial data alone cannot capture ecological impact.
