nongrowthoriented
Nongrowthoriented is an adjective used to describe individuals, organizations, or policies that do not prioritize economic growth as the primary objective. In this usage, success is defined by factors such as environmental sustainability, social equity, resilience, or high-quality of life, rather than by increases in gross domestic product or other growth metrics.
The term is often associated with debates about post-growth, degrowth, and steady-state economics. Proponents argue that
In practice, nongrowthoriented approaches can appear in various domains: environmental policy aiming for sustainable consumption, corporate
The term itself is not universally defined and is used variably across disciplines. Related concepts include