Is "sustained" economic growth compatible with "sustainable" economic growth? Until now, continued economic growth, measured in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), has been seen as essential for prosperity. But many researchers have questioned whether endless growth is benign for the planet. Although several high-income countries have been able to decouple growth rates from carbon emissions, the global material footprint is increasing at a faster rate than population and GDP.
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