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Navigating the Path to Sustainable Growth

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Explore the critical balance between economic growth and sustainable development in this thought-provoking TEDx talk by Dr. Rajat Kumar. Delve into the speaker's personal journey in development and his insights on the unintended consequences of rapid economic expansion, particularly social inequity and environmental degradation. Examine the logarithmic growth of both population and per capita income, and understand the framework for sustainable growth. Analyze the dynamic metrics of inequality, including gender disparities, and their impact on economic progress. Investigate key theories such as Darwin's natural selection and Malthusian principles, while considering the warnings presented in "Limits to Growth." Confront the alarming realities of carbon emissions and biodiversity loss through compelling statistics. Conclude with a sobering look at history's greatest disasters and their implications for our future. Gain valuable perspectives from Dr. Kumar's extensive experience in policy-making and implementation across India, the United States, and Europe, as he challenges listeners to reconsider our approach to growth and sustainability.

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Navigating the Path to Sustainable Growth | Rajat Kumar | TEDxWoxsenUniversity


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