Degrowth Discussions

A series of discussions about the economy, resource depletion, peak oil, energy and the environment, with ecological economists Brian Davey (Feasta member and author of Credo) and Tim Watkins (author of The Consciousness of Sheep). Thanks to Tim Watkins for editing and curating the videos.

De-growth Discussion 5: Build Back Later

Brian Davey and Tim Watkins talk about the proposed "Great Reset" and why it is unlikely to happen. Instead, they argue, energy and resource shortages are likely to result in a very different post-pandemic economy.

De-growth Discussion 4: the coming mental health crisis

Examining the historical roots of psychiatry, Brian Davey and Tim Watkins question whether a collapsing economy may lead to widespread blaming, scapegoating and maltreatment of victims.

De-growth Discussion 3: inflation, deflation or (probably) stagflation

In what ways might a contracting economy bring about a massive redistribution of wealth, and which of these ways would be preferable? Tim Watkins and Brian Davey discuss this and many other topics in their exploration of the relationship between energy and inflation in the modern economy, and the risk from economic models which fail to account for declining energy.

De-growth Discussion 2: Nottingham or (probably) Bust

Brian Davey and Tim Watkins explore the reasons behind Nottingham's grave economic difficulties and argue that many other cities in industrialised countries are facing similar challenges.

De-growth Discussion 1

Topics covered in this first instalment of a series of video discussions between Brian Davey and Tim Watkins include the energy supply, Brexit, the Bank of England, discretionary income and bankrupt local authorities.

Degrowth Discussions

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