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42: The Answer to Almost Everything

S1 E1152021

Can We Shrink the Economy?

Episode Synopsis

It seems that economic growth is a prerequisite for collective prosperity. But what if this is just a myth or a dangerous illusion? In this episode of 42 we consider economic sobriety or degrowth and ask the question: what do we really risk if the economy shrinks?

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