Can the economy grow forever?
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TED-Ed |
TED-Ed
• August 2022
Many economists think that an eternally growing economy is necessary to keep improving people's lives, and that if the global economy stops growing, people would fight more over the fixed amount of value that exists, rather than working to generate new value. Which raises the question: is infinite growth possible on a finite planet? Explore how economies can balance efficiency with sustainability. [Directed by Kevin Herrmann, AIM Creative Studios, narrated by George Zaidan, music by André Aires].