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

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Briefings

Radical Thinking podcast hosts Karel Williams and Sukhdev Johal argue that chasing economic growth is ineffective for the UK, citing a 2016 South Wales report showing stagnant growth despite various government policies. They suggest that focusing on growth ignores the reality of post-growth living, which involves reduced inequality and a different urban landscape. The evidence focuses on economic stagnation in the UK and the specific impact on towns and suburbs, though it does not provide data on specific future growth rates or detailed demographic shifts beyond the 2016 snapshot.

Key points

• Karel Williams and Sukhdev Johal argue that governments' attempts to increase growth per person in the UK have failed, citing a 2016 South Wales report.
• The podcast hosts suggest that focusing on economic growth ignores the reality of post-growth living, which involves reduced inequality and a different urban landscape.

Context

The episode features economists Karel Williams and Sukhdev Johal from the Foundational Economy Collective, who challenge the conventional view that economic growth is essential for improving life outcomes. Their argument is supported by a 2016 report from South Wales examining the present-day reality of stagnant growth.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a 2016 South Wales report and general discussion of UK economic stagnation. Specific data on post-growth metrics, future growth projections, or detailed demographic shifts beyond the 2016 snapshot are not provided.

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