Circular economy and growth: A critical review of “post-growth” circularity and a plea for a circular economy that grows

Abstract

• Various scholars outlining circular economy (CE) concept as a means for "post-growth". • Fruitful discussion between practitioners and scholars on CE rests upon CE's promise to reconcile sustainability and growth. • A "post-growth" economy is not necessarily a sustainable economy. • More research is needed on CE policies that enable a sustainable economy which may or may not be larger than the current one.