Book discussion Sarah Birrell Ivory, hosted by the David Hume Institute and EICC Live
29 April 2025
Hosted in partnership by the David Hume Institute and EICC Live, this engaging Edinburgh event featured Tim Jackson in conversation with Dr Sarah Birrell Ivory. Together, they explored the central themes of Tim’s latest book, The Care Economy.
The discussion tackled fundamental questions about our current economic system: How did we end up with an economy that undervalues what truly contributes to well-being and prosperity? What if care—rather than consumption or productivity—was placed at the heart of economic priorities?
Professor Jackson examined how redefining the value of care could reshape societal goals, improve health outcomes, and lead to a more humane, sustainable economy. The conversation offered thought-provoking insights into what it might take to build an economy that truly cares.
For full details and additional materials from the event, please visit the David Hume Institute’s website.