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Consumption in a Steady State Economy

In a steady state economy, people consume enough to meet their needs and lead meaningful, joyful lives without undermining the life-support systems of the planet. They choose to consume energy and materials responsibly, conserving, economizing, and recycling where appropriate. Conspicuous consumption becomes a thing of the past. Citizens (yes citizens, not consumers) recognize the culture of materialism as a bankrupt ideology and a poor path to happiness.

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The mission of CASSE is to advance the steady state economy, with stabilized population and consumption, as a policy goal with widespread public support. We pursue this mission by:

• educating citizens, organizations, and policy makers on the conflict between economic growth and (1) environmental protection, (2) ecological and economic sustainability, and (3) national security and international stability;
• promoting the steady state economy as a desirable alternative to economic growth;
• studying the means to establish a steady state economy.

Step 1

Sign the CASSE position on economic growth.  Join the list of outstanding sustainability thinkers such as E. O. Wilson, Jane Goodall, and David Suzuki.  Signing it really does help.

Step 2

Join CASSE. Remember, CASSE is the only organization dedicated to advancing the steady state economy as a policy goal with widespread public support. Whether you keep active or not,