Abstract
This paper examines the impact of economic growth on democracy. It argues that modern democracies and the capitalist economy are not compatible and that this is due to their dependence on growth. Following degrowth theory, it focuses on three dimensions of growth: First, the relationship between ecological damage and democracy is addressed. Second, it examines growth-related inequalities and their impact on democracy. Thirdly, the weakening of the social ties necessary for democratic deliberation due to growth. This will be followed by a fourth title on the critique of degrowth theory. In short, it will be argued that growth causes and/or exacerbates ecological damage and inequalities and weakens social ties. All these three factors have an impact on the deterioration of modern democracy. Keywords: growth, degrowth, democracy
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