Abstract
This article examines the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI), a monetary indicator that is uniquely suited to gauge economic performance, evaluate the impact of policy proposals and address contemporary well-being concerns in ways that GDP cannot. The GPI, which has dashboard-like features for tracking changes in contributing variables, is currently not available for use in cross-country analyses. It will be measurable using a standard methodology once certain data issues have been resolved and a consensus is reached on GPI 2.0. Currently, the main obstacles to its widespread use are lack of political leadership and institutional support.