CENTER for the

ADVANCEMENT of the

STEADY STATE ECONOMY

Learn about the Steady State Economy

Why is economic growth a threat to sustainability and wellbeing?  What is a steady state economy and why is it preferable to the growth paradigm?

- Downsides of economic growth

- Characteristics of a steady state economy

- Ecological economics in contrast to mainstream (neoclassical) economics

- Publications

- Policies for a new economy

- Complete index of information resources

Take Action

Shifting from the growth paradigm to the steady state economy requires action.

- Sign the position on economic growth

- Become an outreach volunteer

- Live life as a "steady stater"

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Take a Position

Help change the goal of the economy from growth to sustainability. Support a straightforward and scientifically sound position on economic growth.

Endorsements

4,334 individuals have signed the CASSE position.

6 professional scientific societies have adopted their own positions.

105 private, corporate, nonprofit and political organizations have endorsed the position. 

5 other organizations have adopted a similar position. 

Is it time for a new economy?  Move the mouse over each "?" key and contemplate the answer.

Newsflash

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) has become the 100th organization to endorse the CASSE position on economic growth. 

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"CASSE is the foremost organization in advancing the precepts of the steady state economy to citizens and policy makers – an indispensable resource" - Herman Daly