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429. Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal?

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Balancing Prosperity and Planet

This chapter introduces the Donut Economics model, which seeks to balance human needs with ecological sustainability. It highlights the urgent need for an economic framework that addresses environmental challenges and social inequalities, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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