The Radical Plan To Save The Planet By Working Less • Discoverology

The Radical Plan To Save The Planet By Working Less

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The degrowth movement wants to intentionally shrink the economy to address climate change, and create lives with less stuff, less work, and better well-being. This new accounting of economic success would focus on access to public services, a shorter work week, and an increase in leisure time. But is it a utopian fantasy?

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