[hyko]

What size ‘should’ the global economy be?

[tonyedgecombe]

Jeffrey Sachs[1] put forward $10,000 USD per person as a sustainable sized economy. For most in the world this would be a massive improvement. It was a few years ago now, thanks to our inaction it’s probably lower now.

[1]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Sachs

[smadge]

The size that ensures every person a comfortable lifestyle while maintaining a healthy and sustainable biosphere.

[BrandonM]

Is the human species every really comfortable?

[tonyedgecombe]

“All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.”

Blaine Pascal

[smadge]

Haha well at least we can make people more materially comfortable so they can focus on their spiritual, social, and existential discomfort.

[dredmorbius]

Less than 1.6 Earths would be a good start.

https://wwf.panda.org/knowledge_hub/all_publications/ecologi...