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Jason Hickel

Jason Hickel is an economic anthropologist and author whose work focuses on global inequality, development, ecological economics, and degrowth. He is best known for The Divide and Less Is More, books that have shaped debates on poverty, capitalism, and sustainability and are widely discussed in academic and public policy circles.

传记与作者历程

Jason Hickel’s work grew out of a biography unusually close to the questions he would later study. Raised in Eswatini, he went on to study anthropology at Wheaton College, earning his bachelor’s degree in 2004, and then completed an MA and PhD in anthropology at the University of Virginia. His doctoral research focused on moral order and political conflict in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and that line of inquiry shaped his first major book, Democracy as Death, a study of anti-liberal politics, colonial histories, and labor struggle in South Africa. ((https://news.virginia.edu/content/student-led-forum-helps-meet-increased-interest-african-studies?utm_source=openai))

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名言

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The changes we need are not reformist but revolutionary
-New Afterword for The Divide
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There is no necessary contradiction between ecological and social objectives. The two can and must be pursued together
-Universal public services: the power of decommodifying survival
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The notion of budget constraints has been revealed as a myth
-Degrowth and MMT: A thought experiment
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GDP is an outcome, not a dial to be turned down
-The fallacies of GDP reductionism: A response to Warlenius
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Degrowth calls for a different kind of economy altogether: one that doesn’t require growth in the first place
-A Response to McAfee: No, the "Environmental Kuznets Curve" won't save us
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The poor don’t need charity, what they need is justice
-The scandal of British aid
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It’s the welfare purchasing power of income that counts
-Degrowth: A response to Branko Milanovic
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Growth is ultimately a kind of propaganda term
-A response to Pollin and Chomsky: We need a Green New Deal without growth

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Wendell Berry and the Agrarian Lived Economy
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Wendell Berry and the Agrarian Lived Economy

This plan is essential for those seeking a deeper connection between ethics, ecology, and economy. It is ideal for environmentalists, students of philosophy, and anyone interested in sustainable living and the critique of industrialism.

1 h 12 m3 章节
Economic development and politics
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Economic development and politics

This plan is essential for understanding the complex interplay between government policy and global market dynamics. It is ideal for aspiring policymakers, economists, and global business leaders seeking to drive sustainable national growth.

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Anarchy Unbound: The Economics of Self-Governance
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Anarchy Unbound: The Economics of Self-Governance

This course is essential for anyone interested in how order emerges from chaos, providing a deep dive into the economic incentives that drive cooperation without government. It is ideal for students of political economy, institutional design, and strategic management who want to understand the limits of formal law.

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Marx, Class, and the Power Struggle
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Marx, Class, and the Power Struggle

This plan is essential for anyone seeking to understand the hidden structures of economic and social power that shape our world. It is ideal for students of sociology, political activists, or curious minds wanting to grasp the complexities of modern inequality and systemic change.

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The Great Divide: Post-War Macroeconomics
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The Great Divide: Post-War Macroeconomics

This learning plan is essential for understanding how contrasting economic ideologies shaped the modern world order. It is ideal for students of history, economics, or international relations seeking to grasp the rise and fall of global industrial powers.

1 h 12 m3 章节
Macroeconomics and the Wealth Divide
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Macroeconomics and the Wealth Divide

This learning plan is essential for individuals seeking to understand the systemic forces driving today's economic inequality. It is particularly beneficial for young professionals and investors who want to align their financial strategies with the realities of tech dominance and shifting policy landscapes.

1 h 36 m4 章节
Power, Wealth, and Social Division
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Power, Wealth, and Social Division

This plan is essential for understanding the systemic forces that shape economic disparity and social status. It is ideal for students of sociology, policy makers, or anyone seeking to understand the hidden mechanics of modern inequality.

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Explore Econ, Behavior, Culture & Politics
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Explore Econ, Behavior, Culture & Politics

This multidisciplinary plan bridges the gap between theoretical economics and the practical realities of human behavior and governance. It is ideal for curious minds, aspiring policymakers, or professionals seeking to understand the complex forces that drive global societies.

5 h 35 m4 章节

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"Jason Hickel dispels ecomodernist fantasies of green growth"

Giorgos Kallis

"With passion and panache, Jason Hickel tells a very different story of why poverty exists"

Danny Dorling

"Jason Hickel shows how the drive to increase GDP fueled ecological crisis and why degrowth is essential"

New Scientist

"Jason Hickel takes us on a profound journey through 500 years of capitalism and ecological collapse"

Alnoor Ladha

"Jason Hickel tears apart the destructive myths surrounding global inequality"

Raoul Martinez

"Jason Hickel shows that recovering the commons and decolonizing nature are necessary for a common future"

Vandana Shiva

"Jason Hickel shakes up the prevailing paradigm of development at its root"

Ha-Joon Chang

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