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growth, it is considered to be mainly something that does not exist yet, whereas in the systems
that are against it, wealth is something that exists. In other words, development is enhanced by the
conviction that “wealth can be eternally multiplied because it depends on the creative potential and
intuition, not on the amount of permanent resources. Wealth can be multiplied by improving pro-
ductivity.” This way of thinking generates behaviors aimed at raising efciency, and consequently,
the bulk to be shared is constantly increased. The conviction that wealth is a constant value, on the
other hand, induces numerous groups to ght for the already existing pool, which consequently
“contributes to lower productivity” ...