Opinion: Jamie Driscoll argues for a 'wellbeing economy' to fix Britain's growth model
The columnist argues Britain needs a 20-year investment plan built around green homes and better transport to give young people a future.
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In an opinion column, Jamie Driscoll argues that Britain could look after people, the planet and economic growth at once through what he calls a "wellbeing economy."
Driscoll points to the difficulties facing many young people today as evidence that the current model is failing, citing examples such as a physics graduate working in a coffee shop, a 30-year-old still living with his parents, and a young man who turned down a job because of poor bus links and car insurance costs nearing £2,000 a year.
He argues that Britain's young people represent the country's greatest resource, and that a long-term, 20-year investment plan focused on green homes and faster transport could unlock their potential. According to Driscoll, the tools needed to pursue such a plan already exist.
The column frames the wellbeing economy concept as a practical alternative to current economic policy, aimed at addressing both quality-of-life concerns and growth at the same time.
Sources
- There is a way to look after people, the planet – and Britain’s growth. It’s what we call the ‘wellbeing economy’ | Jamie Driscoll — The Guardian — Opinion
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