Published March 15, 2026 | Version v0.7
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Ghost GDP: Growth Without Prosperity? Through AI?

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AI substitutes human labor faster than societies can adapt. This creates a "Ghost GDP": statistical growth without purchasing power circulation. This paper analyzes this structural break in the consumption cycle, connects it to the post-growth debate, and argues for a global machine tax to finance an Unconditional Basic Income.

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