• Suicidal growth & the future of sustainable economies – Andrew Simms

  • Apr 30 2024
  • Length: 13 mins
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Suicidal growth & the future of sustainable economies – Andrew Simms

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  • A political economist and environmentalist, Andrew Simms is at the forefront of the movement for a new economy in the UK and around the world. His books include Cancel the Apocalypse, Tescopoly: How One Shop Came Out on Top and Why it Matters, and Economics: A Crash Course. He is coordinator of the New Weather Institute, the Rapid Transition Alliance and the Badvertising campaign. He is also a fellow at the New Economics Foundation, and research associate at the Centre for Global Political Economy, University of Sussex.

    In this episode, Andrew outlines why a shift from global to local is integral to his vision of a new economy. He shines an incisive light on the foundations of today's economy, exposing and interrogating ideas like "growth" through GDP, and exploring practicable alternatives. Brimming with informed optimism, he highlights the very real possibilities for economic change.

    To watch the video of this series, visit: Planet Local Voices interview series.

    The music for this series is ‘Pines and Violet’, by Sky Toes.
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