https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/economic en Plone https://www.eea.europa.eu/eea-print-logo.gif https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/economic https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/economic/keymessage-2014-11-10-3054950267?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/economic/keymessage-2014-11-10-3054950267?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Economic output is projected to treble between 2010 and 2050, although growth is expected to decelerate in many countries as they become more prosperous. Rapid economic growth has brought reductions in global poverty and increases in well-being but it is also linked to growing inequality and escalating environmental pressures. In Europe, slowing growth is straining public finances for environmental protection and increasing social inequality. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Marie Jaegly https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/economic/keymessage-2014-11-10-3061603077?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer-2015/global/economic/keymessage-2014-11-10-3061603077?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The limitations of gross domestic product (GDP) as a measure of human well-being and the sustainability of growth have prompted international efforts to identify better indicators of societal progress. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Marie Jaegly