A post capitalist business world may be key to a sustainable economy

Posted on by Jennifer Wilkins

Public policy in New Zealand, as in other rich nations, is directed by capitalist interests. The public, however, is increasingly realising that capitalist interests do not align with those of society and nature. Can corporate sustainability and sustainable finance institutions make the switch from representing capitalism to helping businesses evolve beyond its grasp? Look at … Continue reading A post capitalist business world may be key to a sustainable economy

Moving beyond growth, a critical step to post growth

Posted on by Jennifer Wilkins

António Guterres says the world’s accounting systems should move 'Beyond GDP' to place true value on the environment by complementing GDP with other indicators, helping governments and the public assess whether GDP growth is truly improving human wellbeing, advancing equity, and safeguarding sustainability now and for future generations. As Jason Hickel points out (in the … Continue reading Moving beyond growth, a critical step to post growth

Prosperous economic activity, not growth

Posted on by Jennifer Wilkins

Every time you read, write or begin to say the phrase “economic growth”, swap it out for the phrase “economic activity”. It will cause you to think differently about what is being suggested. You’ll ask: economic activity involving whom, using what, doing what, to create what, to achieve what, for whom, and why? These are … Continue reading Prosperous economic activity, not growth

When growth is an impediment to prosperity

Posted on by Jennifer Wilkins

In an age when economic growth is slowing in wealthy economies, New Zealand’s political and economic systems stay tethered to the promise of prosperity through growth—and falter when growth trickles out. Yet, when pursued blindly, growth can undermine the very prosperity we believe it should boost. It’s time for a national conversation about the rising … Continue reading When growth is an impediment to prosperity