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Tim Jackson is an ecological economist and writer. He has been at the forefront of international debates on sustainability and has worked closely with the UK Government, the UN, the European Commission, and numerous NGOs.

Tim Jackson is an ecological economist and writer. He has been at the forefront of international debates on sustainability and has worked closely with the UK Government, the UN, the European Commission, and numerous NGOs.

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