E52: Rethinking Economic Measures: Beyond GDP w/Chris Paddock

Chris Paddock has spent the last 20 years advising local government on the economy of places. He has developed strategies for cities including Brighton, Oxford and Bristol as well as many London Boroughs and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. He has worked for developers and investors challenging them to think differently about value, whilst advocating for deeper community engagement and a broader consideration of what economic success looks like. Chris is a Director of consultants PRD and is a founder of the London Doughnut Economy Coalition CIC. Chapters 00:00 Rethinking Economic Measures 04:02 Flaws in Current Value Frameworks 14:46 Misalignment with Societal Values 23:32 Shifting Economic Strategies 31:30 Donut Economics in London 43:10 Can the Public Sector Deliver New Economic Models? 53:28 Closing remarks on UK Election (pre-result news) 59:10 podcast sound 2.wav