the sources provide a review of why the GDP should not be used to determine the economic welfare of a country. They also include a detailed presentation of the alternatives available for Australia in terms of determining how well the economy is doing. Although some of the sources are in agreement regarding the importance of the GDP as a measure of economic welfare

disagreements emerge in the arguments regarding whether it should be used in Australia and whether there are more deserving and inclusive measures of economic wellbeing available for the country.