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The Economics of Sustainable Development
Ian Goldin
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Description for The Economics of Sustainable Development
Paperback. Examines the implication for orthodox economic theory of explicitly considering resource depletion, pollution abatement and sustainability. Editor(s): Goldin, Ian; Winters, L. Alan. Num Pages: 336 pages, 31 b/w illus. 21 tables. BIC Classification: GTF; KCM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 535. Very good copy with light shelf wear
This book applies rigorous economic analysis to the question of sustainable development. It considers the inter-relationship between growth and sustainability showing that one does not necessarily exist to the detriment of the other. Sustainability may be measured and defined in national accounting terms and the contributors explore a potentially powerful theoretical definition. Case studies on Morocco and China examine some of the domestic policy requirements of sustainability, revealing the desirability of quite complex combinations of policies. International policy aspects of sustainability are considered, such as technology transfers and the establishment of workable agreements to reduce global pollution. The volume demonstrates ... Read more
This book applies rigorous economic analysis to the question of sustainable development. It considers the inter-relationship between growth and sustainability showing that one does not necessarily exist to the detriment of the other. Sustainability may be measured and defined in national accounting terms and the contributors explore a potentially powerful theoretical definition. Case studies on Morocco and China examine some of the domestic policy requirements of sustainability, revealing the desirability of quite complex combinations of policies. International policy aspects of sustainability are considered, such as technology transfers and the establishment of workable agreements to reduce global pollution. The volume demonstrates ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
1995
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521469579
SKU
KCW0012327
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Ref
99-1
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