Ecological Economics: An IntroductionCambridge University Press, 2005 M10 6 - 560 pages Taking as its starting point the interdependence of the economy and the natural environment, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the emerging field of ecological economics. The authors, who have written extensively on the economics of sustainability, build on insights from both mainstream economics and ecological sciences. Part I explores the interdependence of the modern economy and its environment, while Part II focuses mainly on the economy and on economics. Part III looks at how national governments set policy targets and the instruments used to pursue those targets. Part IV examines international trade and institutions, and two major global threats to sustainability - climate change and biodiversity loss. Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, this textbook is well suited for use on interdisciplinary environmental science and management courses. It has extensive student-friendly features including discussion questions and exercises, keyword highlighting, real-world illustrations, further reading and website addresses. |
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... sustainable development ... cannot be left to markets - there is an inescapable role for government " ! This new text is the first I've seen which actually begins from the beginning , setting the economy in its environ- mental context ...
... sustainable development ... cannot be left to markets - there is an inescapable role for government " ! This new text is the first I've seen which actually begins from the beginning , setting the economy in its environ- mental context ...
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... Sustainability and sustainable development 8 1.5 The relationship between ecological and neoclassical economics 9 1.6 A guided tour 13 Keywords 15 Further Reading 16 Websites 17 Discussion Questions 17 PART I INTERDEPENDENT SYSTEMS 19 ...
... Sustainability and sustainable development 8 1.5 The relationship between ecological and neoclassical economics 9 1.6 A guided tour 13 Keywords 15 Further Reading 16 Websites 17 Discussion Questions 17 PART I INTERDEPENDENT SYSTEMS 19 ...
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... Growth and inequality 193 6.4.4 Ecological economics on the desirability of economic growth 194 6.5 Non - economic indicators of well - being 194 6.5.1 ... Sustainable development ? 254 Summary 257 Keywords 257 Further Contents xiii.
... Growth and inequality 193 6.4.4 Ecological economics on the desirability of economic growth 194 6.5 Non - economic indicators of well - being 194 6.5.1 ... Sustainable development ? 254 Summary 257 Keywords 257 Further Contents xiii.
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An Introduction Michael Common, Sigrid Stagl. 7.5 Sustainable development ? 254 Summary 257 Keywords 257 Further Reading 257 Websites 259 Discussion questions 259 Exercises 259 Chapter 8 Exchange and markets 261 8.1 Exchange and ...
An Introduction Michael Common, Sigrid Stagl. 7.5 Sustainable development ? 254 Summary 257 Keywords 257 Further Reading 257 Websites 259 Discussion questions 259 Exercises 259 Chapter 8 Exchange and markets 261 8.1 Exchange and ...
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... sustainable development principle 362 10.1.1 The early days of sustainable development 362 10.1.2 The ' Brundtland Report ' - our common future 362 10.1.3 The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development ( UNCED ) 364 10.1.4 ...
... sustainable development principle 362 10.1.1 The early days of sustainable development 362 10.1.2 The ' Brundtland Report ' - our common future 362 10.1.3 The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development ( UNCED ) 364 10.1.4 ...
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Ecological Economics: An Introduction Gareth Edwards-Jones,Michael S. Common,Sigrid Stagl,Ben Davies,Salman S Hussain,Davies, Glyn No preview available - 2005 |
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