The model not only explains the emergence of a linear growth regime, but also explains why the epidemic could halt below the levels of herd immunity by consequent social distancing.

We don’t have to buy into the linear growth model. We don’t have to negate capitalism in order to save the world. Rather, we can rethink growth so that capitalism starts to serve society and ...

References [1] Modeling the growth curve in ducks: a sinusoidal model as an alternative to classical nonlinear models. Poultry Science (2024). [2] Comparing non-linear mathematical models to ...

We may have to change our mindset as there are better models than infinite, linear economic growth. Growth is necessary. But eternal growth on a limited planet is impossible.