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Degrowth and critical agrarian studies

Author:
Julien-François Gerber

Entry type:
Scientific paper

Year of publication:
2020

Publishers:
The Journal of Peasant Studies

Language:
English

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Abstract: Degrowth refers to a radical politico-economic reorganisation that leads to smaller and more equitable social metabolisms. Degrowth posits that such a transition is indispensable but also desirable. However, the conditions of its realisation require more research. This article argues that critical agrarian studies (CAS) and degrowth can enrich each other. The Agrarian Question and the Growth Question should be addressed in concert. While degrowth should not fall into the ‘agrarian myth', CAS should not embrace the ‘myth of growth', even when green and socialist. Ideas of one philosopher and four agrarian economists are presented, with illustrations from Bhutan, Cuba and North America, hoping to offer a preliminary research agenda for ‘agrarian degrowth’.

The Journal of Peasant Studies, Volume 47 (Issue 2), January 2020, pp. 235-264

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