Good Life Beyond Growth

Name: Good Life Beyond Growth
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The Good Life Beyond GrowthNew Perspectives\nAuthor(s): Hartmut Rosa, Christoph Henning\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367340445, 978-0367340445\nSynopsis\nMany countries have experienced a decline of economic growth for decades, an effect that was only aggravated by the recent global financial crisis. What if in the 21st century this is no longer an exception, but the general rule? Does an economy without growth necessarily bring hardship and crises, as is often assumed? Or could it be a chance for a better life? Authors have long argued that money added to an income that already secures basic needs no longer enhances well-being. Also, ecological constraints and a sinking global absorption capacity increasingly reduce the margin of profitability on investments. Efforts to restore growth politically, however, often lead to reduced levels of social protection, reduced ecological and health standards, unfair tax.