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Can economic growth continue indefinitely?

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Tim Harford, who writes the Financial Times's “Undercover Economist” column, has appeared on our blog many times. This guest post is part of a series adapted from his new book The Undercover Economist Strikes Back: How to Run or Ruin an Economy. Can economic growth continue forever? read more

Yes, economic growth can continue indefinitely. A given strategy, company, or investment may not grow indefinitely. Regarding exponential growth, you're right, if you extend it long enough it will go to infinity, which is a physical impossibility. read more

While the finite nature of Earth's resources limits the direction of economic growth, it does not mean that infinite economic growth is impossible. While the finite nature of Earth's resources limits the direction of economic growth, it does not mean that infinite economic growth is impossible. read more

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