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No one denies that development is essential for poorer nations. Professor tim jackson is economics commissioner on the sustainable development commission, which advises the uk government. Essential reading for those refusing to succumb to a dystopic future. Contents foreword 5 summary 6 1 introduction 15 2 the age of irresponsiblity 19 3 redefining prosperity 29 4 the dilemma of growth 37 5 the myth of decoupling 47 6 confronting structure 59 7 keynesianism and the green new deal 67 8 macroeconomics for sustainability 75 9 flourishing within limits 85 10 governance for prosperity 93 11 steps towards a sustainable economy 101.
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