Economics for Rebels
Dr. Köves Alexandra


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Real valuism: A world beyond money - Anitra Nelson
Economics for Rebels
03/06/22 • 42 min
Ecological economists all over the world attempt to find the right paths to transcend our currently unsustainable and unjust economic practices. Some are more radical in their proposed measures than others. Today’s guest, Anitra Nelson argues that „monetary values and activities are the key stumbling block to us achieving socio-political and economic justice and sustainability on Earth”. Hence, she proposes to do away with money altogether.
03/06/22 • 42 min

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Less is more for more: Degrowth, sustainability and equality - Jason Hickel
Economics for Rebels
02/21/22 • 38 min
Degrowth is a research field and a social movement that aims to transcend the primacy of economic growth and transition societies to an ecologically more sustainable and socially more just world. Overcoming our environmental sustainability hurdles through mainstream approaches like eco-modernisation does not even try to tackle the problems of social injustices like inequality. Our guest, Jason Hickel argues that the root of environmental and social problems is the same and through Degrowth we can address both of them at the same time. In this episode we talk about the solutions suggested by Degrowth to both sustainability and more equality.
02/21/22 • 38 min

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From an empty world to a full world – A tribute to Herman Daly’s work with Dan O’Neill
Economics for Rebels
12/29/22 • 35 min
Herman Daly, one of the founders of ecological economics, died on the 28th of October 2022 at the age of 84. His work questioning the pursuit of economic growth and articulating the alternative of a steady-state economy, has been foundational to sustainability science. Daly observed that mainstream economics completely omits the natural world and in reality, the economy is not an isolated system, but a subsystem of the biosphere. All of the resources used by the economy come from the environment, and all of the wastes produced by it return to the environment. Hence, economic activity can be analysed not only in terms of flows of money, but also in terms of flows of biophysical resources and social outcomes. Moreover, the finitude of the biosphere implies that there are limits to how large the physical economy within it can grow. Daly argued that we have in fact moved from an “empty world” to a “full world”. In this end of year episode we are paying tribute to Herman Daly. Alexandra Köves talks to Dan O'Neill, the President of the European Society for Ecological Economics in an episode that covers not just an incredibly rich life's work but most of the basic concepts of ecological economics. Edited by Aidan Knox.
12/29/22 • 35 min

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Rich and famous vouching for change? – On the role of climate elites and philanthropists - Edouard Morena
Economics for Rebels
01/24/22 • 44 min
More and more of the rich and famous are taking up climate activism and try to convince the world that we all need to act now. But what is their message? Ecological economics is about realising that business-as-usual no longer works. Instead of techno-optimism, we need real system change. But what exactly are climate elites saying? What is the role of philanthropy in climate politics? And how does this all feed into sustainability transitions? Do they help our cause or just defer fundamental change? Today’s guest, Edouard Morena helps us figure this all out.
01/24/22 • 44 min
Working-time reduction: For us or for the planet? - Stefanie Gerold
Economics for Rebels
02/08/22 • 42 min
In a world where we acknowledge ecological boundaries, consumption patterns must change. Many ecological economists would argue that not only the way we consume but the way we work must also change. Leaving behind the overriding aim of economic growth at all costs means that work needs not only to be perceived differently but also distributed differently. A common suggestion that occurs in these discussions is the necessary reduction of working hours. Stefanie Gerold explains us why.
02/08/22 • 42 min
The social shortfall and ecological overshoot of nations - Andrew Fanning
Economics for Rebels
11/22/21 • 43 min
A common argument in favour of capitalism is that the world has seen unprecedented rise in living standards in the past 200 years: no more dangerous jobs, better access to education and health services, significant drops in the prices of basic provision, higher life expectancy, less famine. So, can we also argue that all this is worth it even at the expense of environmental degradation? Doughnut economics is about finding the right balance: the safe and just space where human societies can operate on local and global levels. Today’s guest, Andrew Fanning with his co-researchers has studied how nations are doing in striking this balance. See the results for all countries over time: https://goodlife.leeds.ac.uk You can also access the article using this link: https://rdcu.be/cBzvG
11/22/21 • 43 min
Ultrasociality: human cooperation at its extreme - Lisi Krall
Economics for Rebels
10/26/21 • 28 min
Since the establishment of agricultural societies, humans have turned themselves into a super-organism that is now jeopardising not only its own existence but also the survival of many other species. Our capacity to organise ourselves, to divide labour, to even sacrifice individual gains for the benefits of humanity has trapped us in a system that is expansionary and full of co-dependencies. The jury is still out whether we can turn this around and once again become just one of the species that occupy this Earth. Today’s guest Lisi Krall explains us what ultrasociality is. Look out for her new book entitled Better harvest: Inquiry into the war between economy and the Earth coming out in Spring 2022.
10/26/21 • 28 min
Sustainable hedonism - Orsolya Lelkes
Economics for Rebels
11/15/21 • 32 min
To stay within planetary boundaries, our consumption patterns must change. Could a provocative term like sustainable hedonism help us transform ourselves and our economic realities towards ecological sustainability while still insisting that we can live a good life? Today’s guest, Orsolya Lelkes certainly believes so.
11/15/21 • 32 min
Student change agents: Rethinking Economics - J. Christopher Proctor
Economics for Rebels
10/11/21 • 34 min
Ecological economics is highly critical of mainstream economic thinking and provides new approaches and new solutions to how we could transform our world. However, currently millions of young economists leave their education without even the slightest chance of realising that what they had been offered is a mere indoctrination with mainstream ideas without real critical thinking or alternatives. Today’s guest is J. Christopher Proctor, and we talk about Rethinking Economics and other student movements that demand plurality in economics education.
10/11/21 • 34 min
'Development': Just a term for upholding power structures? - Bengi Akbulut
Economics for Rebels
04/02/22 • 52 min
Many believe that wanting the best for both the environment and humans just makes sense. However, when we introduce ecological economics concepts of providing good life for all within planetary boundaries, the most vicious problem that we face is to do with power structures. This episode’s guest, Bengi Akbulut has been arguing that our current understanding of development is detrimental to real change and development is most often just a way to maintain the power structures. Can we change this? Can we pluralise development? Or should we just abandon the concept?
04/02/22 • 52 min
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How many episodes does Economics for Rebels have?
Economics for Rebels currently has 45 episodes available.
What topics does Economics for Rebels cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Social Sciences and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Economics for Rebels?
The episode title 'Real valuism: A world beyond money - Anitra Nelson' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Economics for Rebels?
The average episode length on Economics for Rebels is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Economics for Rebels released?
Episodes of Economics for Rebels are typically released every 14 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Economics for Rebels?
The first episode of Economics for Rebels was released on Apr 29, 2021.
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