We (at least we in the industrialized wealthy western world), are accustomed to taking “economic growth” not only as a given, but as outright necessity. Doesn’t an economy HAVE to grow? 

But wait — DOES it? And from an ecological and a social standpoint, SHOULD it? This LLL by Jenny Nazak introduces the concept of “degrowth,” and related concept of a “steady-state economy.” These concepts have been around for quite some time, as it turns out. Find out more about degrowth and how can benefit your economic and emotional wellbeing, while also benefiting the planet. 

This talk is given by a non-economist, for other non-economists. However, links to in-depth books, websites, and other resources will be provided to satisfy the intellectual thirst of even the wonky economist who might show up, or who lives within our own selves!  

ABOUT JENNY NAZAK 

Jenny Nazak is a sustainability educator and ecosocial activist. Author of DEEP GREEN book and blog; contributing author of FREE book (Financial Resilience and Economic Empowerment). Active participant in the Degrowth movement, as well as closely related movements including permaculture design, Deep Adaptation, and other worldwide movements for social/economic transformation. Her blog, a scrap-box of her written musings and takes on various stuff, is jennynazak.com . And she can also readily be found sharing ideas and resources on Facebook, Tiktok, and other social media. 

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