An economic crisis affords an opportunity to put the economy of the rich countries on a different trajectory as regards material and energy fows. Now is the time in those countries for a socio-ecological transition to lower levels of energy and materials use. The crisis might also give an opportunity for a restructuring of social institutions. The objective in rich countries should be to live well without the imperative of economic growth.
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Martinez-Alier, J. (2008). Languages of valuation. Economic and Political Weekly, 43(48), 28–32. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781802200416.ch59
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