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A Healthy Economy Should Be Designed to Thrive, Not Grow

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Explore a groundbreaking TED Talk that challenges traditional economic thinking and proposes a new model for sustainable prosperity. Discover how Oxford economist Kate Raworth envisions a regenerative and distributive economy that operates within planetary boundaries while meeting essential human needs. Learn about the concept of "doughnut economics" and how it can help countries move beyond the pursuit of endless growth towards a more balanced and thriving economic system. Gain insights into the stages of economic growth, the limitations of mass consumerism, and the societal addiction to growth. Delve into innovative ideas such as dynamic balance, regenerative design, and distributive economics that aim to create a more equitable and environmentally sustainable future. Understand the importance of rethinking economic goals to address global challenges and ensure universal well-being within ecological limits.

Syllabus

Intro
Stages of Economic Growth
The sunset of mass consumerism
Financially politically socially addicted to growth
Socially addicted to growth
A higher ambition
Dynamic balance
The selfie
Regenerative design
Distributive design
Endless green growth
Conclusion

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