Over the past two centuries economic growth has freed billions from poverty and made our lives
far healthier and longer. As a result the unfettered pursuit of growth defines economic life
around the world. Yet this prosperity has come at an enormous price: deepening inequalities
destabilizing technologies environmental destruction and climate change. Confusion reigns.
For many in our era of anaemic economic progress the worry is slowing growth - in the UK
Europe China and elsewhere. Others understandably claim given its costs that the only way
forward is through 'degrowth' deliberating shrinking our economies. At this time of
uncertainty about growth and its value award-winning economist Daniel Susskind has written an
essential reckoning. In a sweeping analysis full of historical insight he argues that we
cannot abandon growth but shows instead how we must redirect it making it better reflect what
we truly value. He explores what really drives growth and offers original ideas for combatting
our economic slowdown. Lucid thought-provoking and brilliantly researched Growth: A
Reckoning is a vital guide to one of our greatest preoccupations.
