Redefining Prosperity: Degrowth Economics in the Pakistani Context
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10437650Keywords:
Degrowth, Sustainable Development Goals, Economic Growth, Social and Environmental, Ecological, Human WellbeingAbstract
Purpose: This study explores the feasibility and implications of a degrowth strategy for Pakistan's socio-economic and environmental dynamics. In today's era, where human well-being and environmental conservation are paramount, Pakistan's susceptibility to environmental and social perils necessitates a radical shift in strategy. This paper highlights the role of a degrowth framework as a persistent, systemic, long-term expansion driver; and aimed to assess the impact of degrowth on social, environmental, and economic indicators in the context of Pakistan.
Design/Methodology/Approach: To discern the implications of degrowth for Pakistan, this study incorporates variables spanning social, economic, ecological, and environmental dimensions, underpinning the hypothesis of a degrowth scenario.
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