Modern economies require constant growth, and with that growth comes an ever-increasing need for resources, called:

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The phrase "the treadmill of production" refers to the never-ending cycle of growth and resource consumption required by modern economies. As these economies grow, they require more and more resources, which fuels further growth and consumption, leading to a vicious cycle. This is a key concept in ecological economics and critiques of capitalism. Global dimming, economic modernization, the new ecological paradigm, and mainstream environmentalism are not directly related to this concept.

Modern Economies Require Constant Growth, and with That Growth Comes