Tag: Economics
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S4E30 – Housing for a post-growth world
Today we speak to housing specialist Anna Pagani about a new document she has co-authored – “Housing for a Post-Growth World: A Manifesto”. It tries to radically rethink our housing crisis using creative examples from around the world. Originally broadcast 12/12/25
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S3E6 – Diverse economies with Katherine Gibson
Today we are speaking to Katherine Gibson – one half of the anti-capitalist author J.K. Gibson-Graham. We speak about their theory of “diverse economies” – how we can imagine alternatives to capitalism by giving more attention to all the activity towards our survival and flourishing that happens outside of the market economy. Originally broadcast 08/03/24
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S3E5 – Low consumption living
Today we talk to Jonathan Cornford about low consumption or low income living – choosing to live with less money and less stuff. It’s probably better for the planet, could it be better for us too? And would it be possible for us as a society to do it? Originally broadcast 16/02/24
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S2E23 – Poverty and Inequality
Today we are talking about poverty and inequality. I speak to researcher Carla Treloar who was part of compiling a recent report on wealth inequality in Australia, and to Brooke McKail from Anglicare who have just published a report on “the poverty premium” – why it is actually more expensive to be poor. Originally broadcast…
Paradigm Shift on 4ZZZ 