One of the measure of 'success' for a country is it's economy growth. The theory has been that more things being made and consumed is a sign of a healthy society. Making and consuming things for the sake of the economy actually goes against our real interests . . At heart we know that bigger, faster, more expensive isn't necessarily better. Don't get me wrong.
Some developments are in our best interests.
Basic sanitation, shelter, sufficient to eat drink and cloth ourselves are necessary. Where 'economic development' means satisfy these needs then lets do it. But for most of us in the west these basic needs can be met at relatively lost cost . . Growth' for such men and women means learning to live more naturally. It means finding out who they really are.