Tim Jackson Prosperity Without Growth

In his paper “Prosperity Without Growth?”, Professor Tim Jackson explores the reason for and possible solutions to the growing disparity between upper and lower socioeconomic classes (Jackson 2009). In the current economic system, the rich continue to grow richer, while the poor are becoming poorer. Jackson asserts that this model is unsustainable for the long-term support of our economy (Jackson 2009). The article then considers the relationship between prosperity and growth, what each would look like in the current economic climate, and questions whether prosperity and growth are mutually inclusive (Jackson 2009, 6).
Our society has always been defined by the need for more, and the novelty of material goods plays an important role in societal