Adventure Quote by George Monbiot
“Economic growth is the aggregate effect of the quest to accumulate capital and extract profit. Capitalism collapses without growth, yet perpetual growth on a finite planet leads inexorably to environmental calamity.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Capitalism: A Ghost Story, 2016
Economic growth drives capital accumulation and profit, but endless growth on a limited planet inevitably harms the environment.
In simple terms: Growth fuels capitalism but harms Earth.
Key Takeaway
Balance growth with sustainability.
Themes
economics
environment
capitalism
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
critical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business strategy
- education
- activism
Key Concepts
sustainability
resource limits
ethical economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to perpetual growth exist?
- How can we redesign economies for planetary health?
A Different Perspective
Growth may be unsustainable without innovation.
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