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Is Consumption a Black Box in Public Policy?

This SoLS Conversation examines the impact of affluence in India and its connection to three critical crises: environmental sustainability, extreme inequality, and psychological well-being. The panel explores how the concept of the “good life,” increasingly influenced by consumerism and neoliberal values, shapes public policy. Despite the significant role of consumption in policy-making, it remains underexplored, hindering sustainable and equitable development. The discussion emphasizes the need for a fundamental shift in public policy and societal values to address these pressing challenges effectively.

Panelists:

• Prof. Chiranjib Sen
  Distinguished Visiting Professor, SoLS, BML Munjal University; Founding Chairperson, Centre for Public Policy, IIM Bangalore

In conversation with:

• Prof. Aseem Srivastava
  Writer, teacher, and ecological thinker with a doctorate in Economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
• Prof. Chirashree Dasgupta
  Professor, Centre for the Study of Law and Governance, Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Prof. Anup Dhar
  Distinguished Visiting Professor, School of Liberal Studies, BML Munjal University; Fellow, Hans Kilian and Lotte Köhler Centre (KKC), Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
• Dr. Soumyajit Bhar
  Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean, Admissions and Outreach, School of Liberal Studies, BML Munjal University

YouTube Link: Is Consumption a Black Box in Public Policy?