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Katherine Shabb

Katherine Shabb

Doctoral student

Katherine Shabb

Degrowth: Challenging infinite growth in a finite world

Author

  • Steven Curtis
  • Katherine Shabb

Other contributions

  • Frans Libertson

Summary, in English

Degrowth is a critique of infinite economic growth, recognising continued consumption of scarce resources will inevitably result in exhausting them completely. In this episode, we present the challenges of living within an economic system governed by infinite growth on a planet with finite resources. We discuss key vocabulary to understand degrowth, and its three goals: 1) reduce environmental impact; 2) redistribute income and wealth equitably; 3) transition from a materialistic to an inclusive society. And, as this concept often evokes passionate debate, we acknowledge some of the critiques and implications surrounding the degrowth concept. Later in the episode, we are joined by Logan Strenchock, an alumnus of the IIIEE. Logan shares his journey exploring and experimenting with degrowth-inspired actions, including contributing to the organic farm Zsamboki Biokert and the sustainable urban transportation hub Cargonomia, located in Budapest, Hungary. Throughout the episode, we highlight additional resources for listeners to continue to explore the concept of degrowth!

Department/s

  • The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics

Publishing year

2021-11-23

Language

English

Document type

Other

Publisher

IIIEE, Lund University

Topic

  • Other Social Sciences

Status

Published