Green growth: panacea or oxymoron?
John Daniels on green growth: December 13: the day after UK Election Day. What will the world look like then? If Labour win, then it should starting to look a … Continue reading Green growth: panacea or oxymoron?
Category: Economics
Tackling inequality and sustainability together
Sociologists have shown how inequality affects many different aspects of life, from economic development, to wellbeing, social stability and democracy. It has grown as a political priority in recent years. … Continue reading Tackling inequality and sustainability together
The true diversity of economics
Last week Tony Emerson argued that economics has many blind spots as a discipline, and that economists do not deserve their role as ‘high priests’ in government decision making. I … Continue reading The true diversity of economics
The importance of economics to Christians
Tony Emerson reflects on economics, its limitations and why Christians should take an interest. In many ways, economists operate a bit like the high priests for government and corporate decision … Continue reading The importance of economics to Christians
What might an economy without growth look like?
There has been lots of speculation over the years about how a postgrowth economy might work – one that has given up GDP growth as its primary metric of success. … Continue reading What might an economy without growth look like?
