Can economic growth be sustainable? Course and resources

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 is highly relevant...

The Economist Dieter Helm has made two lecture series available on his website:

• The Sustainable Economy
• Climate realism

Online books and articles 

Hickel, J. and Kallis, G., 2020. Is green growth possible?. New political economy,  25(4), pp.469-486.

Podcasts

Something’s Got to Give [Dieter Helm and Diane Coyle] Past, Present, Future podcast (2023)