Basic principles Quote by Lester R. Brown
“If an economy is to sustain progress, it must satisfy the basic principles of ecology. If it does not, it will decline and eventually collapse. There is no middle ground”
About This Quote
Source Book: Plan B: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and averting a New Economic Paradigm, 2009
Economic growth must align with ecological limits; ignoring nature leads to systemic failure.
In simple terms: Economy must respect ecology or it collapses.
Align policies with ecological reality.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- Urban planning
- corporate strategy
- government regulation
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can businesses profit while staying within ecological limits?
- What policies best balance growth and environmental health?
Ecological constraints can slow short‑term profit motives.