Wealth Accumulation and Sustainable Societies

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What did Meadows believe about the no-growth economy?

Desirable and necessary

How did Meadows view the criteria for a sustainable no-growth economy?

Must be met

What did the first uses of the word 'sustainable' in the United States focus on?

Political and ethical philosophy

Was the ecological component separate from the broader philosophy of sustainability?

No Signup and view all the answers

What did the later Woodlands Conferences and Mitchell prizes emphasize regarding growth?

Stress on growth, not steady state Signup and view all the answers

According to Lincoln Gordon, what does sustainable growth involve?

Compatibility with natural resources and environmental capacities Signup and view all the answers

According to John Stuart Mill, what did he advocate for in terms of the economy?

A sustainable economy Signup and view all the answers

What did the unprecedented spurt in economic growth in the 19th century lead many to question?

The validity of growth as a goal of society Signup and view all the answers

What did the

The wisdom of millennia of peasants and farmers Signup and view all the answers

What concept has been more recently advocated in a series of books published between 1971 and 1977?

No growth Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the economic growth in the 19th century generate values, attitudes, and human costs that raised questions about growth as a societal goal?

It required and generated values, attitudes, and human costs that led to questioning growth Signup and view all the answers

What did John Stuart Mill suggest would still be possible in a stationary state of capital and population?

Mental culture, moral and social progress Signup and view all the answers

What is the second assumption of the 'no-growth' school?

A no-growth economy can promote ethical values and superior social goals. Signup and view all the answers

What are the imperative shifts in energy consumption in industrial countries according to the text?

Reduction in per-capita energy consumption, shift away from fossil fuels, and energy conservation. Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of the 'no-growth' doctrine as mentioned in the text?

Grafting normative moral and ethical concepts to sustainability, focusing on long-range problems, stimulating debate, and examining values. Signup and view all the answers

What did proponents of 'no-growth' emphasize in terms of energy policies and philosophies?

Energy efficiency in generation, distribution, and use; shift towards sustainable sources of energy. Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'no-growth' school differ from the 'carrying capacity' concept?

By advocating ethical values and social goals rather than just focusing on capacity limits. Signup and view all the answers

What has superseded the extreme 'no-growth' position according to the text?

The idea that sustainable growth is possible and desirable. Signup and view all the answers