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About the site:
On the 18th of November the Queen read her traditional speech to Parliament, outlining the government’s priorities for the next session. “My government’s overriding priority” she read, “is to ensure sustained growth to deliver a fair and prosperous economy for families and businesses, as the British economy recovers from the global economic downturn.”

It made me sad to see our government choose something that’s logically impossible as its ‘overriding priority’. That’s why I made this site – to help push the growth debate into the mainstream.

Economic growth is unsustainable – environmentally, economically, and socially, but our whole way of life is built on it. One way or another, we need to deconstruct our economic system and rebuild it for the 21st century.

Beyond Growth doesn’t have the answers, I’ll be the first to admit. But, I’m aware of some places the answers might come from, and I’m watching closely. One day every economy will be steady state, and the idea of endless economic growth will look as foolish as the sun revolving around the earth. It has to, because the only alternative is to hit the wall.

About me:

My name is Jeremy Williams. I grew up in Madagascar and Kenya, studied cultural studies, international relations and journalism, and I now divide my time between freelance writing and programme development. I live in Luton (UK) with my wife Louise, who is a radio journalist. I write the blog make wealth history, and am a member of  Transition Luton, a regular contributor to climate change website Celsias.com, and a friend of Breathe, a network for simpler living.

For all enquiries please email jeremy {at} makewealthhistory.org