Kate Raworth - A Better Economic Model
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Exploring Economic Growth and Alternative Business Models
Delving into the origins of GDP and the societal fixation on continual growth, the chapter examines the negative impacts of short-term focus in businesses. Contrasting employee-owned sustainable companies with shareholder-driven growth models, it critiques the pressure on businesses for constant expansion. The conversation proposes digital commons and distributive structures as alternatives to the current winner-takes-all model, emphasizing the potential for more socially responsible and cooperative business practices.
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