In recent years, a group of economists, ecologists, and anthropologists has gained attention for trying to overturn a core tenet of economic policy — that growth is good for everyone. Known as the “degrowth” movement, these scholars suggest a reframing of humanity’s goals along ecological lines to address the climate crisis, along with a reconsideration of using gross domestic product as a metric for progress. The upheaval of the coronavirus crisis has added fuel to the debate.
Climate Crisis
Luxembourg Times: The great climate backslide: how governments are regressing
Just months after COP26 talks, doubt is already being cast on whether countries are going to maintain progress this year. Is anyone really surprised? Read Here
Corruption
Nick Shaxson – The finance curse: how the outsized power of the City of London makes Britain poorer
The financial sector is hailed as the crowning glory of the UK economy. But as it blooms, everything else withers. This is true wherever the financial sector becomes dominant in the economy, similar to what […]
Economics
El País: Spanish tourism industry feeling the loss of high-rolling visitors
This does not look like a V-Shaped tourism recovery. Read here
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