Why politicians chasing economic growth is a lie | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty
For years, UK governments have tried spending more, spending less, cutting red tape, leaving the EU, levelling up, and they have still failed to increase growth per person.
In our conversation we look at what life after growth looks like for towns and suburbs, and what it should look like.
What if someone told you the truth about the economy?
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