Redefining Growth: Debates and Dilemmas

The chapter delves into the multifaceted implications of economic growth, examining its impact on happiness, the environment, and resource consumption. It explores contrasting perspectives on the necessity of continuous growth, touching on issues like inequality, climate change, and technological disruptions. The conversation challenges the traditional focus on GDP as the sole measure of economic success and introduces the concept of 'degrowth' as a response to the environmental and social challenges posed by relentless expansion.