Subj : Recession to Depression
To   : Boraxman
From : Ogg
Date : Fri Jul 22 2022 07:53:00

Hello Boraxman!

** On Tuesday 19.07.22 - 20:40, Boraxman wrote to Ogg:

 >> [o] The Future is Degrowth: A Guide to a World Beyond
 >> Capitalism | Paperback
 >>
 >> Matthias Schmelzer | Andrea Vetter | Aaron Vansintjan

 B> Haven't heard of this book, but it seems like one that is
 B> worth adding to my reading queue. [...]

 B> to consume less, but we have little choice with regards to
 B> production.  Most people are employed, and the company is
 B> controlled by a few who choose how much is produced, and we
 B> have to produce in excess to take part in the economy, to
 B> pay rent, buy a house.

I would think that if/when people can be satisfied by consuming  
less, then production/imports wouldn't be an issue.. and all of  
us would settle into a 3 or 4-day work week.


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