Gday David
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Actually the only economic system that mandates constant growth is capitalism.
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Not sure thats totally correct any more.
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Previous systems grew from greed/ambition but could, and did, remain static for quite long periods of time.
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Yep, but we now have cheap transport and communications at our fingertips, and a rule of law that ( tries ) to stop petty dictatorships setting up.
I reckon a new system will be needed, esp when dealing with an educated peasantry. The arab spring, and whats starting to happen in China indicate the poor arent going to be happy to stay that way for much longer, esp when they can now see how the leaders live.
Its going to be an interesting few decades ahead
Andrew