The Rest Is Politics: Leading 22: Kate Raworth: Doughnut economics and thriving in balance
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Jun 12, 2023 
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Growth vs. Thriving
- The UK's focus on economic growth is detrimental, given the planet's destruction and unmet human needs.
- A shift towards a "thriving" economy, prioritizing ecological balance and human well-being, is proposed.
Doughnut Economics Explained
- "Doughnut economics" aims for a balance between meeting human needs and staying within planetary boundaries.
- It emphasizes thriving within the "doughnut's" safe and just space, avoiding ecological damage and social shortfall.
Zanzibar Experience
- Kate Raworth worked in Zanzibar, assisting barefoot communities with their livelihoods.
- This experience highlighted the contrast between basic needs and the developed world's resource overuse.