Limits to Growth at 50: the groundbreaking study that failed to change the world

‘The basic behaviour mode of the world system is exponential growth of population and capital, followed by collapse… Under the assumption that population and capital growth should not be deliberately limited but should be left to “seek their own levels”, we have not been able to find a set of policies that avoids the collapse mode of behavior.’

‘The central problem with our movement is that it does not increase the short-term income of its supporters. Most of the things the world needs to become more sustainable are not profitable. The main tools needed to win our battle are higher taxes and more regulation. Most people hate that… The neoliberals have the advantage of making more money in... See more