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Why politicians chasing economic growth is a lie | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty

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Briefings

The article argues that UK governments pursuing economic growth have failed to increase per-person growth, leading to stagnation and inequality. It features a 2016 South Wales report by Karel Williams and Sukhdev Johal, who claim that 'praying for growth is a fool's dream.' The evidence suggests a shift toward post-growth living in towns and suburbs, though specific post-growth metrics remain unmeasured in the source.

Key points

• UK governments have consistently failed to increase per-person economic growth despite various policies like spending more, cutting red tape, and levelling up.
• Karel Williams and Sukhdev Johal argue that the pursuit of growth is a 'fool's dream' and that life after growth involves a shift toward post-growth living.

Context

The article features a 2016 South Wales report examining the present-day reality of economic stagnation. It also references broader UK inequality and a working paper on the cost of living crisis, supported by the Foundational Economy collective.

Limitations

The source provides a 2016 report on South Wales and mentions a 2026 article but does not supply specific post-growth metrics, data, or dates for the future living scenarios described.

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