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To Save the Climate, We Have to Reimagine Capitalism

Provided by: TED|Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

In this video, economist Rebecca Henderson outlines how capitalism must change to solve the climate crisis.
Students will learn that energy prices do not reflect health and environmental costs.
Henderson calls on businesses to fix capitalism. She illustrates this point with an example of a garbage company that successfully improved its environmental impact, fought corruption, and helped influence positive change in the waste management sector.

Subjects: Economics, Civics

Authors: Rebecca Henderson

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

This video is compelling and optimistic about solving climate change.
Rebecca Henderson simplifies complex economic concepts into easier-to-understand terms.

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Differentiation

Economics classes could use this video when learning about capitalism, free-market economies, the cost of goods, and government regulation.
In a civics course, students could discuss the role they think the government should take in reshaping capitalism to reflect true costs.
For a comprehensive look at how climate and economics interact, check out this course by ClimateScience.

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