deceleroinnistas

Deceleroinnistas are individuals or groups who advocate for a significant reduction in the overall rate of economic and material throughput in industrialized societies. This concept is often associated with degrowth movements and aims to address perceived negative consequences of continuous economic expansion, such as environmental degradation, resource depletion, and social inequality. The term itself is a neologism, combining "decelerate" with "economist," suggesting a philosophy centered on slowing down economic activity.

The core idea behind deceleroinnist thought is that current levels of production and consumption are unsustainable and detrimental to ecological systems and human well-being. They propose a transition to economies that prioritize well-being, ecological sustainability, and social equity over GDP growth. This might involve policies like reduced working hours, redistribution of wealth, localizing economies, and investing in public services and environmental restoration.

Deceleroinnistas often critique the prevailing economic paradigm, which is largely based on the assumption that perpetual growth is both desirable and achievable. They argue that this model leads to excessive resource extraction, pollution, and a focus on material accumulation rather than genuine human flourishing. While specific proposals can vary, the fundamental aim is to achieve a more equitable and ecologically sound society by intentionally decreasing the scale and intensity of economic activity. This is distinct from recession, which is an undesirable decline, and instead represents a planned and managed reduction.