When it comes to our economy, most Americans also believe that more is always better. To economists, there’s no distinction between money spent on stuff that makes life better and money spent on stuff that makes life worse. What if the goal of our economy wasn’t more, but better—better health, better jobs and a better chance to survive on the planet? Annie Leonard: How to Be More Than a Mindful ConsumerLike I said, it’s hard to change the goal of the economy all at once. But as transformational solutions like these gain traction, I think we’ll reach a tipping point—if we keep focused on the new goal of better.