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Letter: Infinite planet and our false economy

Published 8 April 2015

From Liegh White

I am interested that Andy Haldane of the Bank of England now looks to several scientific “ologies” for guidance (28 March, p 28). But your interview does not mention any questioning of the base assumption of the present economic system: namely that we inhabit a world of infinite resource in which pollution has no consequences. Perhaps he also needs to consult a class of 5-year-olds for advice!
Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, UK

Issue no. 3016 published 11 April 2015

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