HL.b.16—Slow/no/zero growth model

Evaluate slow, no-growth and zero-growth models.

These models prioritise stable or reduced throughput and wellbeing, but must solve how jobs, finance, public services and wellbeing are measured.

A city caps material use while expanding repair work and public services rather than relying on new sales.

Ask how social needs are met within biocapacity and how embedded systems are redesigned.

Key idea: Evaluate slow, no-growth and zero-growth models.

No growth in GDP does not automatically mean no improvement or no hardship.