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The End

In: The Economic Decline of the West

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  • Wim Naudé

    (RWTH Aachen University)

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This chapter deals with the potential collapse of the West. Such a collapse is a possibility if its economic decline, driven by the Guns-Oil-Oligarchy nexus, deepens. Definitions of collapse are explored, and the main arguments in the literature from scholars like Spengler, Turchin, Tainter, and others are explored. From this, four primary areas of concern, or “waves,” that may characterize the potential collapse of the West are described: environmental, economic, political, and population collapses. The chapter concludes by stressing that the debate about the potential collapse of the West is not one-sided. There are not only “declinists,” who believe Western collapse is inevitable, but also “optimists.” The latter believes the West possesses the resources and adaptability to overcome challenges and avoid collapse. Some even posit that the West is stronger than ever.

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  • Wim Naudé, 2025. "The End," Springer Books, in: The Economic Decline of the West, chapter 0, pages 173-198, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-82299-5_6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-82299-5_6
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