Introduction: The origins of discontent -- Part I. Economic growth and capitalism: The limits of economic growth -- Growth and the mechanics of capitalism -- Post-growth utopia -- The Italian canary in the growthless coalmine -- Part II. The green plan to avoid disaster: The true origins of the growth imperative -- Understanding the winds of change -- The global fight for Planet Earth -- A blueprint for green capitalism -- Conclusion: The future of growth in a green world
Summary:
"The current model of economic expansion driven by fossil fuels is unsustainable, leading many to toy with the idea of ditching growth to save the planet. But, as Alessio Terzi argues, a post-growth world would be prone to catastrophes no less serious than climate change itself. Luckily, with the right policies, growth can be made earth-friendly"--
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