Evolution, time, production and the environment. Malte Faber ; John L. R. Proops

Faber, Malte and John L.R. Proops

ISBN 10: 3540526080 / ISBN 13: 9783540526087

Published by Berlin ; Heidelberg ; New York ; London ; Paris ; Tokyo ; Hong Kong : Springer, 1990

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240 S. : graph. Darst. ; 25 cm ex Library Book aus einer wissenschafltichen Bibliothek Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evolution, time, production and the environment. Malte Faber ; John L. R. Proops
• Publisher: Berlin ; Heidelberg ; New York ; London ; Paris ; Tokyo ; Hong Kong : Springer
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540526080
• ISBN 13: 9783540526087
• Binding: (Berlin
• Condition: Gut
• Weight: 550 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Alle Bücher

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Synopsis

Long-run interactions between the economy and the natural environment are studied from all points of view. First, the aims of this overview are illustrated in Part I. Part II then explores and develops the concept of evolution, in particular distinguishing between evolution which does not involve the emergence of novelty, and evolution where novelty does occur. In Part III three types of time irreversibility are developed, and these concepts are used to show how time has been treated in the natural sciences, also typifying various schools of economic thought. Part IV is concerned with the economic modelling of these concepts. It extends and adapts neo-Austrian capital theory to provide a basis for the modelling of long-run economy-environment interactions. A heuristic simulation model is described, and its simulation results discussed. Part V draws some lessons from the earlier discussion and analysis. It also stresses the role and the importance of interdisciplinary work for the understanding of relationships between economic activity and the natural environment.