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Wellbeing Economics

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Let’s be real: Well-being Economics and a Green and Caring Economy

In the third article in this collaborative series with Oxfam Cymru, Cardiff Business School’s Dr Alison Parken OBE explores ensuring a fair and equitable transition to a well-being economy.

5th September (4th September)
  • Politics and Policy
A new framework for economic development in Wales: the Wellbeing Economy

A new framework for economic development in Wales: the Wellbeing Economy

In the second article in this collaborative series with Oxfam Cymru, Dawn Lyle, co-director of Wellbeing Economy Cymru and 4theRegion, advances Wellbeing Economics as the economic strategy Wales must pursue, to deliver well-being for people, places and planet.

16th August (12th September)
  • Politics and Policy

The Future Calls for Inclusive Growth – Part 2

Professor Sir Adrian Webb outlines his vision of where Wales’ economy needs to go to ensure green, sustainable growth.

3rd November (3rd November)
  • Politics and Policy

The Future Calls for Inclusive Growth – Part 1

Professor Sir Adrian Webb takes a broad look at where the Welsh economy and democracy needs to go next.

2nd November (3rd November)
  • Politics and Policy

Sustainability and wellbeing are at the heart of Welsh economy

Ken Skates argues that the Welsh Government’s economic policies are radical, as it views growth in wellbeing and environmental sustainability its main objectives.

27th November (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Welsh wellbeing – where we need to go from here

Citizens must be brought into the discussion if we are to move towards a sustainable Welsh economy, writes Duncan Fisher

1st November (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Wellbeing worldbeaters: New Zealand, Scotland and Iceland

Duncan Fisher explores how New Zealand’s, Scotland’s and Iceland’s approach to the economy is attempting to make their citizens happier.

30th October (20th August)
  • Politics and Policy

Beyond GDP – welcome to wellbeing

Duncan Fisher argues that measuring Gross Domestic Product is flawed and we must embrace a new economics by adopting the ‘doughnut’

29th October (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Unhappiness threatens our democracies: the data proves it

We will see the continued rise of populism unless we ditch the GDP obsession and change tack to wellbeing economics, argues Duncan Fisher

28th October (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

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