“Economics for Future” from Different Perspectives

Critical Reflections on SDG 8 with a Special Focus on Economic Growth and Some Suggestions for Alternative Pathways

authored by

Andreas Eberth, Christiane Meyer, Lydia Heilen

Abstract

This chapter scrutinizes the UN’s commitment to economic growth as described in SDG 8 whilst providing a critique of its neoliberal understanding of development. It presents various alternatives for “economics for future” from post- growth economies whilst considering different scales and perspectives. The young are considered central to the implementation of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Selected findings from an empirical survey of young people’s views from Germany are therefore presented and discussed in relation to post-growth economies and sustainability. The findings suggest that, whilst the younger generation is interested in concepts of diverse economies, it has little knowledge about them. Some recommendations are provided for further research and for integrating these ideas into the subject of geography in secondary and higher education.

Organisation(s)

Geography Education Section

Type

Contribution to book/anthology

Pages

153-167

No. of pages

15

Publication date

2023

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geography, Planning and Development

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21614-5_8 (Access: Closed)