

The Case for the Green New Deal
Book • 2019
Ann Pettifor's 'The Case for the Green New Deal' presents a comprehensive economic plan to address climate change and social inequality.
The book argues for a large-scale government investment in green infrastructure and social programs, funded by progressive taxation and public borrowing.
Pettifor advocates for a shift away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy sources, emphasizing the need for a just transition that protects workers and communities.
The book challenges conventional economic thinking and proposes a new framework for economic growth that prioritizes environmental sustainability and social justice.
It offers a detailed roadmap for implementing a Green New Deal, including policy recommendations and concrete examples from around the world.
The book argues for a large-scale government investment in green infrastructure and social programs, funded by progressive taxation and public borrowing.
Pettifor advocates for a shift away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy sources, emphasizing the need for a just transition that protects workers and communities.
The book challenges conventional economic thinking and proposes a new framework for economic growth that prioritizes environmental sustainability and social justice.
It offers a detailed roadmap for implementing a Green New Deal, including policy recommendations and concrete examples from around the world.
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