Quarterly Essay 44: Man Made World

In QE44, Andrew Charlton explores the deep divide between economic growth and environmental sustainability, highlighting the tensions between economists and environmentalists who each believe they hold the key to our future. Using Australia's tumultuous political landscape as a case study, he examines how these ideological clashes influence global debates on climate change, population, and food security. Charlton advocates for a balanced approach, suggesting that future generations will depend on our ability to preserve both the natural environment and human progress.