Accounting is the blind spot of economics – we ignore it at our peril

Jeremy Nicholls 21st March 2023

Economic theory depends on accounting – yet it ignores the role of accounting in distributing value. Why does that matter? Because it limits the potential contribution of economics in resolving today's social and environmental crises, says our columnist.

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