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Matt Huber & Kohei Saito on Growth, Progress and Left Imaginaries

Future Histories International

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Rethinking Economic Growth and Sustainability

This chapter critiques the reliance on GDP as a measure of success, advocating for a qualitative approach that prioritizes well-being and environmental sustainability. It explores the historical and ideological challenges of growth versus degrowth, emphasizing the need for a framework that balances essential services with reduced harmful industries. The discussion also highlights the urgent need for collective action against climate change while addressing the limits imposed by societal structures on nature.

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