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This compelling and passionately-written book shows how growth cures none of our problems -- Chris Goodall, author * Possible: Ways to Net Zero * This is a great book that outlines a key choice - between degrowth and oblivion -- Danny Dorling, author * Slowdown * A powerful critique of the ideology of growth, Parrique's book debunks the myth that GDP growth is essential for progress, calling instead for a societal shift towards sustainability and equity * Bon Pote * An enlightening breakdown of how our obsession with economic growth leads to ecological destruction and social inequality * Resilience * A comprehensive and accessible critique of our obsession with the GDP, this book shows how degrowth offers a path toward ecological sustainability and social equity. Parrique dismantles the myth of green growth and demonstrates why GDP is not a true measure of a happy life * Chaire Économie du Climat *

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Timothée Parrique is an economist and researcher at HEC Lausanne. His first book, Slow Down or Die, has sold 40,000 copies in France and is being translated into 8 languages. He writes frequently on degrowth and green economics, and has given several TED talks on degrowth and green economics.

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