Policies for Degrowth: Pathways Beyond Capitalism
Online Course “Deep dives”
By Charles Stevenson
The Deep Dive Online Courses offered by Research & Degrowth (R&Di) are an educational initiative designed to explore focused themes through the lens of degrowth — such as policies and degrowth, the sea and degrowth, agriculture and degrowth, and more. These high-intensity courses are created for those who seek more than an introduction: researchers, activists, professionals, and curious minds ready to engage critically with the challenges and possibilities of social-ecological transformation.
Each Deep Dive consists of five live online sessions (2.5 hours each, totaling 12.5 hours) with no more than 25 students.
This online course represents a new educational format to reach out to a broader audience. Upon successfully completing the online course, all participants will receive an official certificate issued by R&Di.
Course Details
The first Deep dive we are proposing is Policies for Degrowth: Pathways Beyond Capitalism taught by Charles Stevenson. With classes of 2.5 hours each Monday starting on October 13th till November 15th, from 16h to 18:30h CET.
Charles Stevenson is a doctoral activist-scholar based at ICTA-UAB. He conducts research on European degrowth transition pathways informed by Modern Monetary Theory. Within the Post-Growth Deals project, he works to formalise the policies that constitute the core proposals for a European social-ecological transformation and to outline how European institutions would need to change to implement these policies. For him, degrowth is inseparable from the political confrontation required to achieve it.
Timeline
October 13th – Policies as non-reformist reforms in a post-capitalist transition
October 27th – A job guarantee with working-time reductions as catalyst for social-ecological transformation
November 3rd – Universal Public Services as gateway to an economy of commons
November 10th – Universal Care Income: halberd against the patriarchy
October 20th – From credit guidance to nationalisation: how can we scale down damaging forms of production
Applications and Princing
Applications to the “Deep Dive” Online Course are open from August 11th to September 5th, 2025. Registrations will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, although previous knowledge on degrowth is highly recommended. We encourage you to apply early to secure your spot. After registration closes, all applicants will be notified. Once notified, accepted participants will have one week to confirm their spot by paying the course fee.
→ if you would like an introduction to degrowth check our “introduction to degrowth” online course
Price
250 Euros
The basic fee of 250 Euros covers all costs for the course. This consist in five classes of 2.5 hours with a maximum capacity of 25 people. Classes allow interaction and exercise between lecturer and peers.
Contact
For questions or assistance with the registration process, please contact us!