Amsterdam embraces ‘doughnut economics’ in its recovery planning

The World

As part of their coronavirus economic recovery plan, the city of Amsterdam is embracing Doughnut Economics — a framework created by UK economist Kate Raworth based on the idea of changing the economic system from a focus on economic growth, towards meeting social justice goals while staying within environmental limits. This week on The World’s climate solutions series, The Big Fix, environment producer Anna Kusmer delves into Amsterdam’s big plans. 

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