The idea that economic growth is incompatible with tackling the climate emergency is wrong, says John Van Reenen (LSE). He sets out how technological innovation and better management can bring about sustainable growth.

COVID-19 has revealed serious existing weaknesses in our politics and economy. As the UK emerges from the pandemic, we face a growth challenge of unprecedented scale. Whatever policy framework we adopt should unashamedly promote sustainable and equitable growth. To do that, we need new and better technologies and management practices.

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18 February 2021

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LSE Covid-19 Blog

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https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/covid19/2021/02/18/we-can-tackle-the-climate-emergency-and-grow-the-economy-at-the-same-time/

This Blog is published under the centre's Growth programme.