Tim Jackson
Economist & Author | Exploring Sustainable Prosperity
About
Tim Jackson is a professor of sustainable development at the University of Surrey and the author of the internationally acclaimed book 'Prosperity Without Growth'. His influential TED talk on the myth of economic growth has been viewed over 3 million times.
Jackson's research examines the complex relationship between environment, economy, and society. His keynotes provide a bold vision for a future beyond consumerism, outlining new economic models that balance human wellbeing and ecological sustainability.
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An economic reality check
As the world faces recession, climate change, inequity and more, Tim Jackson delivers a piercing challenge to established economic principles, explaining how we might stop feeding the crises and start investing in our future.
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