
Kate Raworth - A Better Economic Model
Smart People Podcast
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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