Economic Growth or Degrowth?

Determining the Path to Prosperity.

Our latest Both Sides of the Issue takes on a trending topic that’s sure to spark lively discussions in your classroom: the debate on economic degrowth. The arguments focus on whether we need to reduce economic activity to solve environmental problems and increase economic equality, or whether economic growth actually provides those solutions. This subject triggers critical questions such as

• Can degrowth reduce environmental impact without causing poverty or job loss?
• Can technological innovation help us solve environmental problems, or is more radical change required?
• How do equity and social justice fit into the degrowth vs. growth debate?

Our curated video selections and educator-developed discussion questions provide an opportunity for students to explore arguments, sift through evidence, and share their own takes on the need and approach to balancing economic, environmental, and equity priorities.