Economic growth, reflected in increases in national output per capita, makes possible an improved material standard of living. Sustainable development, popularly and concisely defined as ‘meeting the needs of the present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs,' directly addresses the utilization of natural resources, the state of the environment, and intergenerational equity.
Fundamental questions addressed in this textbook include:
This interdisciplinary textbook uses a blend of formal models, empirical evidence, history and policy to provide a coherent and comprehensive treatment of economic growth and sustainable development.
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Peter N. Hess is Gail M. and Ernest G. Doe Professor of Economics at Davidson College, USA. Hess is the co-author of undergraduate texts on economic principles and economic development and the author of an undergraduate text on mathematical economics. In addition to this, he has published journal articles on the fertility transition, military spending in developing economies, and sustainable development. Hess also serves as president of Nepal Orphans Home, an international non-profit with operations in Nepal.
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