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human
Does a capitalist economy require infinite economic growth?

Does a capitalist economy (one where capital goods are owned by private firms and individuals) require infinite growth? What would happen without growth?
gpt
No. An economy can function "fine" without growth.

That said, you really kinda want growth, no matter in whose hands the means of production are. Growth is in part fueled by productivity increases and technological progress, in short better products and more efficient "manufacturing". Zero growth also means technological standstill.

Zero growth also means no rise in living standards, no rise in wages, etc.