Can Capitalism Save the Planet?

20/04/2023, h. 18:00 – 19:00
Politecnico di Milano, Campus Leonardo, Edificio 11, Aula A – Aldo Rossi

A presentation by Alessio Terzi of his book “Growth for good: Reshaping capitalism to save humanity from climate catastrophe” (Harvard University Press)

Can capitalism save the planet? Can we have both economic growth and a liveable planet?

The book addresses the most pressing issue facing humankind, which is what needs to be done to save the planet – or, more precisely, human life on the planet. The author argues that it is possible (though far from easy) to harness capitalism’s animal spirits, through concerted action, in order to bring about sustainable and inclusive growth.

Relatore: Alessio Terzi – European Commission, HEC Paris and Sciences Po Lille

Alessio Terzi is an Economist at DG ECFIN of the European Commission, and a lecturer at HEC Paris and Sciences Po (Lille). He obtained a PhD from the Hertie School (Berlin) with a thesis on economic growth, under the supervision of Henrik Enderlein, Dani Rodrik, and Jean Pisani-Ferry. He holds an MPA in economic policy from the London School of Economics, and a BSc in international economics from Bocconi University.

Responsabile: Manos Matsaganis