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“In short, avoiding the scourge of unemployment may have less to do with chasing after growth and more to do with building an economy of care, craft and culture. And in doing so, restoring the value of decent work to its rightful place at the heart of society.” quote by Tim Jackson
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“In short, avoiding the scourge of unemployment may have less to do with chasing after growth and more to do with building an economy of care, craft and culture. And in doing so, restoring the value of decent work to its rightful place at the heart of society.”

Tim Jackson

About This Quote

Source Book: Prosperity without Growth, 2017

A thriving society should prioritize caring, skilled work and culture over relentless growth, restoring dignity to work.

In simple terms: Focus on care, craft, and culture instead of endless growth.

Key Takeaway

Value decent work over mere economic expansion.

Themes

sustainability work culture economics care

Mood

thoughtful optimistic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy design
  • urban planning
  • education reform
  • community projects

Key Concepts

human-centered economy decent work social value

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies can embed care and craft into the economy?
  • How can we measure the value of decent work?
A Different Perspective

Economic growth can still dominate policy despite cultural arguments.

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