Ending growth is unthinkable to most economists. But saving the planet may require it, at least for rich countries, this economist believes. Making it tolerable would require a high minimum standard of living. In this provocative piece, she tells us which policies would be needed.

It's the low wages, stupid. While so-called experts blame other factors for the dire shortage of nurses, this economist contends that low wages, reinforced by a variety of practices, is the real culprit. Meantime, some moves are being made to solve the real problem.