Tim Jackson, a renowned ecological economist’s open lecture on The Care Economy

Date: 27 April 2026, 17:00-19:00 

Location: Corvinus University of Budapest, Gellért Campus, Auditorium 

Language of the event: English 

Registration is available here. 

Jackson has long been known for pushing the boundaries of economic thought. In his landmark 2009 work, Prosperity Without Growth, he boldly challenged the deeply rooted assumption that economic growth is the ultimate solution to humanity’s most pressing problems – scarcity, inequality, and environmental degradation. Instead, he offered a compelling vision of a future beyond growth, one that seeks genuine prosperity and well-being. 

In his latest book, he expands this vision with even greater depth and inspiration. The Care Economy introduces an economic paradigm centered on human flourishing. For Jackson, economics is not merely a science of numbers and models, but an inquiry into a fundamental question: how can we live well? His answer is both simple and profound – that health lies at the heart of a good life, and that achieving it requires an economy grounded in care rather than driven solely by productivity. 

Once again, Tim Jackson provides a powerful intellectual foundation for all those committed to building a more humane society and a healthier planet.