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Degrowth

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Intro to Political Science

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Degrowth is a political, economic, and social movement aimed at reducing a country's overall production and consumption to achieve sustainability and address issues like poverty, inequality, and the environmental crisis. It challenges the traditional focus on economic growth as a measure of progress by advocating for a downscaled economy that prioritizes ecological health and human well-being.

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