Quote by Kenneth Boulding

Anyone who believes that exponential economic growth can go on forever on a finite planet must either be a madman or an economist.

Anyone who believes that exponential economic growth can go

Summary

This quote highlights the concern that exponential economic growth cannot be sustained indefinitely on a planet with finite resources. It suggests that only someone who is detached from reality or someone familiar with economic theories and models would believe in the possibility of endless growth on a limited planet. The statement reflects the belief that perpetual growth is unsustainable and raises the need for addressing environmental and resource limitations in economic thinking.

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By Kenneth Boulding

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