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The Case for the Green New Deal

By Ann Pettifor
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The Case for the Green New Deal by Ann Pettifor is a compelling exploration of how we can address the urgent challenges of climate change and economic inequality. The book argues for a transformative policy framework aimed at drastically reducing carbon emissions while simultaneously restructuring the economy to prioritise social and environmental justice. Pettifor outlines the need for global cooperation and ambitious political action to create sustainable and equitable change.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding how economic and environmental policies can work together to address climate change. It offers a compelling argument for restructuring the global economy to achieve sustainability and social justice, making it a must-read for anyone passionate about the intersection of politics and environmental issues.

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What is the Green New Deal and How Can We afford it?

What is the Green New Deal and How Can We afford it?

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In 2008, the first Green New Deal was devised by Ann Pettifor and a group of English economists and thinkers, but it was ignored amidst the tumult of the financial crash. A decade later, the idea was revived among democratic socialists in the US, spearheaded by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The Green New Deal demands a radical and urgent reversal of the current state of the global economy: including total de-carbonisation and a commitment to fairness and social justice.

Critics on all sides have been quick to claim that the GND is a pipe dream that could never be implemented and would cost the Earth. However, Ann Pettifor illustrates that we need to rethink the function of money and how it works within the global system. How can we bail out the banks but not the planet? We must stop thinking about the imperative of economic growthβ€”nothing grows forever. The programme will be a long-term project, but it needs to start immediately.

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The Case for the Green New Deal is praised for clearly outlining the concept of the Green New Deal, its origins, necessity, and potential implementation strategies. Ann Pettifor’s expertise in economics provides a compelling argument for how the initiative could be funded, challenging the notion that it's unaffordable. The book is highlighted as an important, inspiring contribution to discussions on political alternatives to environmental destruction, encouraging action and expanding possibilities.

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ISBN: 9781788739528

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 182g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Ann Pettifor is the Director of Prime (Policy Research in Macroeconomics) and a Fellow of the New Economics Foundation. She is the author of The Real World Economic Outlook and The Coming First World Debt Crisis and in 2008 co-author of The Green New Deal.

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