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A brief critique of Steady-State Economists

That economic growth, however defined, has caused environmental degradation (e.g. pollution, biodiversity loss, depletion of natural resources) is unquestionable.  As I discuss below, it does not follow from this premise that policies aimed at halting economic growth are optimal (or even good) for environmental protection.  Nevertheless, a sizable minority, if not majority, of ecologists and […]

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