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How Japan is quietly showing the world how to grow without economic growth

by methuselah_in on 8/1/25, 5:20 PM with 6 comments

  • by jleyank on 8/1/25, 6:21 PM

    The population is shrinking. The economy is stagnant. Unless you're talking about volcanic activity, how is Japan "growing"?
  • by bradley13 on 8/1/25, 5:32 PM

    It should be obvious: it is possible to reach a stable state. Growth is not the only option, or always desirable.