Regulation theory and socioeconomic metabolism to characterize economy-wide degrowth patterns: The case of Special Period Cuba.

Key Points

• Cuba exhibits distinct economy-wide degrowth patterns, shaped by its historical and regulatory context.
• Key evidence shows that the socioeconomic metabolism in Cuba has evolved significantly during the Special Period.
• Analysis based on regulation theory reveals insights into how economic activity interacts with ecological constraints.
• Findings may enable future assessments of degrowth in other economies facing similar challenges.