The Greatest Achievement of the Twentieth Century May Surprise You. So Might the Worst

How the collective spirit that led to the golden age of capitalism was deliberately dismantled to benefit the few

In 1948, Britain was nearly bankrupt. War debt was about twice the size of the economy, rationing was still in place, much of its infrastructure was destroyed, and the empire was…

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How the collective spirit that led to the golden age of capitalism was deliberately dismantled to benefit the few

Chasing Wealth Is Making Us Miserable. Could Degrowth Set Us Free?

Inside the case for degrowth - a radical rethink of work, wealth, and progress.

We’re addicted to getting richer, and based on conventional wisdom, it’s understandable why. The thinking is that richer societies are happier societies. For nearly a century now, the economy has been…

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Inside the case for degrowth - a radical rethink of work, wealth, and progress.

The Population Crisis That Has Nothing to Do With Population

Economic growth tackles the population crisis by creating two worse crises

The global population is growing by around 70 to 80 million people a year, placing enormous pressure on the natural systems that sustain life. The obvious solution is to reduce the…

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Economic growth tackles the population crisis by creating two worse crises