The degrowth theories in ecological economics can be divided into two flows: Georgescu-Roegen and S. Latouche versus K. E. Boulding, H. E. Daly, and T. Jackson. The former rejects growth entirely, while the latter accepts some growth. Different views on environmental issues and interpretations of thermodynamic laws lead to these distinct theories. This paper will analyze and compare both.

Ecological economics, degrowth, vision, thermodynamic laws.

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