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ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, GROWTH IS DEAD

Any economist who still thinks that growth can keep going forever on a tiny planet of limited resources, is devoid of competence, credibility and downright common sense

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Bill McGuire
Mar 04, 2026
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There are reasons why economics is referred to as the ‘dismal science’. Any field that believes, in all honesty, that growth can keep going forever on a tiny planet of limited resources, clearly has major issues relating to competence, credibility and downright common sense. Furthermore, it is no more a science than astrology or wizardry.

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