"The Limits to Growth" is a book published in 1972 that was written by Donella H. Meadows, Dennis L. Meadows, Jørgen Randers, and William W. Behrens III.
This book was commissioned by the Club of Rome, an international group of professionals from various fields who were concerned about the future of humanity. The study used computer models to examine the consequences of exponential economic and population growth on a finite planet.
The book sparked widespread debate and controversy, with some critics disputing the methodology and predictions of the computer models. Despite the criticism, the book was influential in shaping discussions about sustainable development, environmental conservation, and the need for responsible resource management.
"The Limits to Growth" remains a significant work in the fields of environmental science, economics, and sustainable development, and it continues to provoke discussions about the long-term sustainability of human activities on the planet.