It’s time to face up to the fact that unemployment does not create jobs, does not reduce inequality and does not solve environmental problems
After so many years of being told the same thing, it is barely surprising that we believe it. Economic growth is good, we are told, and essential to all we do. Growth creates work. Work creates wealth. Wealth closes the gap between rich and poor.
Once we have a stronger economy, the economists say, we can tackle our environmental problems.
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