Take twenty minutes to watch this and understand why our economic model is wrong - and whats being done about it.

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Tim Jackson's economic reality check

Open interactive transcript » About this talk As the world faces recession, climate change, inequity and more, Tim Jackson delivers a piercing challenge to established economic principles, explaining how we might stop feeding the crises and start investing in our future. About Tim Jackson Tim Jackson studies the links between lifestyle, societal values and the environment to question the primacy of economic growth. Full bio and more links Read more at www.ted.com