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Political Economy Club essay prize

Martin Wolf introduces the winners of the competition celebrating the club’s 200th anniversary

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Martin Wolf introduces the Political Economy Club essay prize-winners
On its 200th anniversary, the club asked how the ideas of Malthus and Ricardo apply to climate change and income today
Conspicuous consumption can no longer be our economic engine
Our definition of prosperity now needs to support, not harm, equality and the environment
We need to look beyond the market to beat climate change
The interaction of humanity with nature has become increasingly mediated by the profit motive
Lower economic growth does not mean less human happiness
The shift in spending from shiny goods to meaningful experiences has social and environmental benefits