HL.b.15—Ecological economics and degrowth

Explain degrowth as a planned reduction.

Degrowth proposes deliberately reducing resource-intensive production and consumption, especially where high-income demand exceeds ecological limits.

A shorter work-and-consumption cycle could reduce energy demand while policy protects health and income.

Judge the proposal by biophysical reduction, equity and which activities are reduced—not by recession alone.

Key idea: Explain degrowth as a planned reduction.

Degrowth is not simply an unmanaged economic crash.