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“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” quote by Lester R. Brown
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“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”

Lester R. Brown

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.

Key Takeaway

Align policies with ecological reality.

Themes

sustainability economics environment policy

Mood

concerned determined

Type

advisory analytical

When to use this quote

  • Urban planning
  • corporate strategy
  • government regulation
  • investment decisions

Key Concepts

Ecological economics systems thinking resource limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can businesses profit while staying within ecological limits?
  • What policies best balance growth and environmental health?
A Different Perspective

Ecological constraints can slow short‑term profit motives.

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