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Cornucopian theory

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The Cornucopian Theory posits that human ingenuity and technological advancement can overcome any environmental constraints or resource scarcities, leading to perpetual economic growth. It argues that market forces and innovation will naturally solve problems of population growth, resource depletion, and environmental degradation.

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