Economics for Rebels The Care Economy – Tim Jackson
Apr 28, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Tim Jackson, an ecological economist and director of the Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity, tackles the profound concept of a care-centered economy. He argues that prioritizing health over wealth is essential for both personal and ecological wellbeing. Tim elaborates on how focusing on care can transform industries and policies, countering profit-driven approaches. He also reflects on the intersections of care and patriarchy, advocating for a systemic view of health that fosters balance and resilience.
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Health Over Wealth
- Prosperity should be measured by health and balance rather than accumulation of wealth.
- Growth-driven economies undermine physiological, psychological, social, and planetary health by disrupting balance.
Care As Restorative Principle
- Care functions as a restorative force that brings systems back into balance and sustains health.
- Grounding policy in care focuses interventions on restoring balance rather than maximizing output.
Prioritize Prevention Over Pharma
- Stop legitimizing industries that profit from ill health and switch policy to enable healthy, affordable food access.
- Redirect public spending from pharmaceutical fixes to systemic prevention like food systems and public health.
