The Invention of Infinite Growth: How Economists Forgot About the Natural World

Expose the dangerous blind spots of modern economics and discover a visionary path toward true sustainability with The Invention of Infinite Growth by environmental historian Christopher F. Jones!

About the Book: For the past seventy-five years, global leaders and economists have preached a single, unyielding gospel: that perpetual economic growth is the surest path to a better life, capable of expanding without limit. Yet, this relentless pursuit has come at a devastating cost, fueling a warming climate, catastrophic biodiversity loss, and skyrocketing inequality as mainstream economics conveniently ignores the collapsing natural ecosystems that sustain human life itself. In The Invention of Infinite Growth, Christopher F. Jones traces the fierce historical battles over how we measure and analyze growth, offering a powerful reminder that human societies have not always believed in the myth of endless expansion. Blending rigorous history with urgent economic critique, Jones points the way toward a regenerative future—proving that we can build a responsible economy that champions human welfare and environmental sustainability without destroying our planet.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Provocative & Timely Analysis: Tackles one of the most pressing crises of our time, examining how mainstream economic models became completely detached from ecological reality.

• Masterful Historical Context: Written by Christopher F. Jones, tracing the fascinating intellectual battles behind modern growth-obsessed policies.

• A Vision for a Sustainable Future: Offers hopeful, practical pathways for reimagining economic frameworks to prioritize planetary health alongside human well-being.

• The Perfect Gift: An essential, thought-provoking present for environmentalists, economists, policymakers, students, and anyone deeply concerned about the future of our planet.