Why does the economy need to continue to grow, especially in countries such as Japan where population is declining?

Question

Why does the economy need to continue to grow, especially in countries such as Japan where population is declining?

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Answer 1

It doesn’t need to continue to grow. Infinite growth is a misguided capitalist myth.

It’s the philosophy of a cancer cell.

Both the individual and the country need only to grow enough to live well. Any more is senseless