Past, present, and future of economic growth: how we should rethink it
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Over the past two centuries, economic growth has freed billions from poverty and made our lives far healthier and longer.

As a result, the unfettered pursuit of growth defines economic life around the world. Yet this prosperity has come at an enormous price: deepening inequalities, destabilising technologies, environmental destruction and climate change. Confusion reigns. For many, in our era of anaemic economic progress, the worry is slowing growth – in the UK, Europe, China and elsewhere. Others understandably claim, given its costs, that the only way forward is through ‘degrowth’, deliberating shrinking our economies.

At this time of uncertainty about growth and its value, award-winning economist Daniel Susskind has written Growth: A Reckoning and in this talk, with Professor Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development, he will argue that we cannot abandon growth but instead we must redirect it, making it better reflect what we truly value. He will explores what really drives growth, and offers original ideas for combatting our economic slowdown.

This event will be followed by a drinks reception and book sale, all welcome

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Date: 24 April 2024, 17:00 (Wednesday, 1st week, Trinity 2024)
Venue: Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad Street OX1 3BD
Venue Details: Lecture Theatre (and Online)
Speakers: Dr Daniel Susskind (University of Oxford), Professor Ian Goldin (Director, Oxford Martin Programme on Technological and Economic Change)
Organising department: Oxford Martin School
Organiser: Oxford Martin School (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address: events@oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk
Part of: Oxford Martin School Events
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/growth-a-reckoning/
Cost: Free
Audience: Public
Editors: Clara Bowyer, Hannah Mitchell