Can the economy grow forever?
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Many economists think that an eternally growing economy is necessary to keep improving people’s lives, and that if the global economy stops growing, people would fight more over the fixed amount of value that exists, rather than working to generate new value. Which raises the question: is infinite growth possible on a finite planet? Explore how economies can balance efficiency with sustainability.
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- George Zaidan
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- Kevin Herrmann
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- Kevin Herrmann, Jorge Ramos, André Cunha