Let's talk about the Steady State Economy

Triple sustainability- economic, environmental, and social- is the goal; we know that. The real question and quest then, is the means. The idea of a "steady state" economy, "popularized" (because, let's be honest, revolutionary ideas that challenge the status quo and corresponding vested interests are rarely ever popular, and this one is no exception) by economist Herman Daly, succinctly summarizes the necessary ideas and policies behind these elusive means in a way that presents a rather utopic image of what a truly sustainable paradigm would look like.
A brief literature review that hits on some of the key points follows.