I have recently released this You Tube video inspired by my upcoming online course Economics on a Finite Planet: Sustainability, Growth and Degrowth.
The questions are along the lines of How should we measure economic progress? What should economic policy aim at? Can Capitalism ever be sustainable? Is it time for degrowth?
I wanted to share some other materials that would be useful for those planning to take the course, or just who are interested in the topic.
Online Videos
This debate between Jason Hickel and Sam Fankhauser is highly relevant...
Online books, reports and articles
Dasgupta, Partha. The economics of biodiversity: the Dasgupta review. (HM Treasury, 2021)
Hickel, J. and Kallis, G., 2020. Is green growth possible?. New political economy, 25(4), pp.469-486.
Stern, Nicholas. Stern Review: The economics of climate change (UK Govt. 2006).
Podcasts
The most relevant podcast that I have found is "Economics for Rebels" which has many episodes.
Thinkers from the course readings such as Jason Hickel, Diane Coyle, Kate Raworth, Tim Jackson, Dieter Helm and Daniel Susskind have appeared on several podcast episodes each.
Something’s Got to Give [Dieter Helm and Diane Coyle] Past, Present, Future podcast (2023)
Other recommendations?
If you want to recommend any resources on this topic do share them in the comments below!
