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The End of Endless Growth: Should We Put the Brakes on Economic Expansion? (Kate Raworth)

Economy
Global
Started June 11, 2026

What if growth wasn’t the main goal for economic prosperity? Kate Raworth, the author and economist behind Doughnut Economics, tells Amol why she thinks that measuring success by GDP growth is unsustainable, immoral, and an unfit economic model for the 21st century. Kate’s thesis goes against centuries of economic consensus and has radical ideas for how to overhaul the system by prioritising nature and wellbeing. She argues that real abundance is possible, but only if we learn from nature and...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 11, 2026
Ending the pursuit of endless growth risks economic stability and job creation, potentially leading to a decline in living standards for many.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 11, 2026
Prioritizing nature and wellbeing over GDP growth can lead to a more sustainable and equitable society, aligning economic practices with ecological realities.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 11, 2026
Doughnut Economics offers a radical but necessary shift that could redefine prosperity in a way that benefits both people and the planet.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 11, 2026
GDP growth, despite its flaws, remains a crucial metric for economic health, and abandoning it could undermine global progress and innovation.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 11, 2026
While rethinking economic success is essential, the transition from growth-based models must be carefully managed to avoid unintended consequences.
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