Name: Growth
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Author: Daniel SusskindDaniel Susskind

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Growth

Daniel Susskinddaniel Susskind (Author) · Penguin · Paperback

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Synopsis "Growth"

Over the past two centuries economic growth has freed billions from poverty and made our lives far healthier and longer As a result the unfettered pursuit of growth defines economic life around the world Yet this prosperity has come at an enormous price deepening inequalities destabilizing technologies environmental destruction and climate change Confusion reigns For many in our era of anaemic economic progress the worry is slowing growth in the UK Europe China and elsewhere Others understandably claim given its costs that the only way forward is through degrowth deliberating shrinking our economies At this time of uncertainty about growth and its value awardwinning economist Daniel Susskind has written an essential reckoning In a sweeping analysis full of historical insight he argues that we cannot abandon growth but shows instead how we must redirect it making it better reflect what we truly value He explores what really drives growth and offers original ideas for combatting our economic slowdown Lucid thoughtprovoking and brilliantly researched Growth A Reckoning is a vital guide to one of our greatest preoccupations