Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Environment & Energy

LouisvilleDem

(303 posts)

7. Read my post again

Reply to NickB79 (Reply #6)

Mon Jun 15, 2015, 08:44 PM

Jun 2015

I was disputing the idea that our system requires population growth. I offered up Japan as an example of a country that has had almost flat population levels for 20 years, and yet has seen an increase in per capita GDP. I said absolutely nothing about what happens when a country's population falls.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

G7 Climate "Agreement" Kicks Climate Football 85 Years Down The Field [View all] hatrack Jun 2015 OP

Just pathetic... truebrit71 Jun 2015 #1

What do you expect them to do? The2ndWheel Jun 2015 #2

Do you mean economic growth or population growth? LouisvilleDem Jun 2015 #3

By increasing economic growth and pooling collective financial resources The2ndWheel Jun 2015 #4

Our system requires more people? LouisvilleDem Jun 2015 #5

Concern as Japan's 2014 birth rate falls to record low NickB79 Jun 2015 #6

Read my post again LouisvilleDem Jun 2015 #7

Nothing stays static forever The2ndWheel Jun 2015 #8

Why do you assume that? LouisvilleDem Jun 2015 #9