Survey report on the perceptions on beyond GDP approach

This report presents the findings of survey and interview data collected by MERGE in June-October 2024. The online survey explored the significance of GDP in policymaking, the use of metrics, datasets and models, awareness of beyond GDP concepts and the barriers and drivers of moving beyond GDP. The survey was answered by 132 individuals representing researchers, policymakers, NGO actors and others (e.g. people working in the media and business). Interviews with eight EU-level policymakers were conducted to deepen the understanding of policymakers’ views on the survey topics.