Resource Warnings and Investment Strategy Influenced by Academic Models
What happened
A book published in 1992, *Beyond the Limits: Confronting Global Collapse, Envisioning a Sustainable Future*, analyzed the relationship between population, resources, production, and the environment using computer models. This work is a sequel to *The Limits to Growth*, a study conducted by the research group at the Club of Rome. The models warned about the physical limits to economic growth.
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Why it matters
The warnings regarding resource depletion are significant because they outline the physical limits to economic growth as modeled by the research group of the Club of Rome. These models are studied by individuals such as Dennis Meadows and are used to inform investment strategies concerning commodities like oil.
Degrowth approaches are being discussed, noting differences between regions, and the work is based on specific Japanese societal context.
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Who's involved
- Club of RomePolitical and economic think tank whose work was the subject of the resource warnings.
- Dennis MeadowsAmerican scientist whose work is connected to the foundational resource warnings.
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The entities involved
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Club of Rome
political and economic think tank
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Dennis Meadows
American scientist and Emeritus Professor of Systems Management, widely known as a coauthor of The Limits to Growth
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