The Economics of Nature and the Nature of Economics (Advances in Ecological Economics series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1858989809 ISBN 13: 9781858989808

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Written for scholars and policy analysts, these eleven essays cover the current state of the theory, research, and practice of ecological economics and sustainable development. They describe the contribution of classical economics, alternatives to the growth paradigm, valuation, and indicators of resource scarcity. Case studies illustrate the practices of sustainable development. Contributors include economists, environmental scientists, and philosophers from the United States, Europe, Argentina, and Australia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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About the Author:

Edited by Cutler J. Cleveland, Director, Center for Energy and Environmental Studies, Boston University, US, David I. Stern, Professor of Economics, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University and Robert Costanza, Professor and Chair in Public Policy, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia

Review:

...very readable collection of well written articles which explore the limits of both conventional economic theory and new approaches. -- - Edward J. Linky, Natural Resources Forum, V26 No.3, August 2002

About this edition

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1858989809
• ISBN 13: 9781858989808
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304
• Editor: Cleveland Cutler J., Stern David I., Costanza Robert