Assessing Fundamental Solutions to Overcome Polluting Growth

Abstract

Triggered by of the first report to the Club of Rome in 1972, the ecological limits of economic growth have experienced broad public attention. Current approaches, like De-Growth, Common Welfare, or Green Growth, have not only intensified the controversy about the trade-off concerning economic growth and environmental protection, but offer potential solutions to overcome polluting growth paradigm as well. The paper at hand assesses the economic viability of these fundamental solutions by referring to the factual and institutional causes of the mentioned trade-off.