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[IAP] Has the Economy Outgrown the Planet?: a workshop series on degrowth, limits, and wellbeing

Department of Urban Studies & Planning
January 22-27, 2026
10:30 AM
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What happens when economic systems designed for expansion meet a finite planet? This series invites participants from all backgrounds to explore questions at the intersection of ecology, economics, and how we imagine the future.

 

We'll engage with ideas like planetary boundaries, entropy, wellbeing economics, and the degrowth proposition, while examining persistent myths about efficiency, energy transitions, and technological solutions. Along the way, expect recommended readings, podcasts, and resources for those who want to go deeper.

 

This isn't a lecture series. Sessions are designed to be participatory and interactive: short provocations followed by conversation, small-group discussion, and collective thinking. Come to learn something, but also to contribute. Guest speakers may join us for select sessions.

 

No prior expertise required. Open to students, faculty, staff, and community members across all disciplines. Bring your questions, skepticism, and curiosity.

 

Sign-up in advance [click here].