Episode 12: GDP, The Great Growth Illusion — Why Governments Love It and Why You Shouldn’t

Politicians love to celebrate GDP growth.But GDP measures total spending — not prosperity.It can rise because of debt, government expansion, money printing, or population growth — even while wages stagnate and living costs climb.In this episode, we break down:* Why GDP is easy to manipulate* Why GDP per capita matters more* How growth can make a country bigger — but its people poorer* The key metrics you should watch insteadBecause you don’t live in the total economy.You live in your share of it. Get full access to Taxed & Taken: Money, Power & Freedom from the State at patelankeet.substack.com/subscribe