ABSTRACT
If economic theory shapes the economic system, what type of economic theory could guide the transition towards a post-growth society that would be less reliant on the market, more equitable and more respectful of nature? We suggest that ecological economics, in its diversity and heterogeneity, is a rich school of thought for building a post-growth society. We explore a specific area where ecological economics is likely to play a transformative role: new sustainability indicators. Ecological economics has proposed several options of quantification to gauge sustainability. Beyond their divergences, we suggest that these options, if well-scheduled and articulated over time, could delineate the path to a post-growth society.
