In this episode of Big Ideas, I am joined by my old college advisor and world-renowned expert on economic policy, Dr. Dieter Helm. We discuss his new book titled, “Legacy: How to Build a Sustainable Economy”, which details society’s current problems with sustainable consumption. We address what would a sustainable economy look like and what conditions would be necessary to achieve it. We also highlight the consequences of dumping onto the next generation, the importance of maintaining infrastructures, and the government’s responsibility to set the ground rules for a sustainable framework.
