Neoliberalism and its Discontents: Is Ecological Economics the Answer
C40 Cities podcast series Cities 1.5 with Tim Jackson; hosted by David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto
October 2023
Summary
From the podcast website:
The traditional economic concepts that the Global North has been using since WWII assume that there is an infinite planet and that pollution has no economic consequences—assumptions that are wildly wrong. In contrast, ecological economics is a model designed to respect the fact that our economy exists on a finite planet and puts more emphasis on the quality of economic activity than its quantity. But a shift in mindset of this magnitude to embrace this new way of thinking requires guidance and a proper roadmap if it’s to be successfully integrated into urban policies. This episode sees Cities 1.5 looking to translate the theoretical into the practical by speaking to one of the world’s leading ecological economists, Tim Jackson, for a stand alone interview to help demonstrate what cities can do to deliver shared prosperity—not just an unsustainable goal of infinite growth.
The podcast is hosted by David Miller, Managing Director of the C40 Center for City Climate Policy and Economy, and produced by University of Toronto Press.
Podcast link
The full podcast series is available via the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy website, and can be found on the usual podcast platforms.
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