RE: [OPE] one of the great inventions of the 20th century?

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gerald_a_levy@msn.com

It is ironic that at a time when we were just discussing some of
the major technological changes of the 20th Century, we are 
made aware of the following:
<http://www.bea.gov/scb/pdf/beawide/2000/0100od.pdf> 

A bit self-serving, isn't it, for the BEA to claim that GDP is one
of the great "inventions" of the last century?  Any objective
ranking, I think, would have GDP listed _way_ down the list
of significant XXth century "inventions" - if, indeed, it was
listed at all.

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> . Schumpeter's story about innovation is a powerful and suggestive metaphor, but empirically it isn't all that sound. Christopher Freeman's 
> research is probably a much better guide.

I think that's a good point, Jurriaan.

 In solidarity, Jerry

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