Thomas Prough (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Signed by previous owner. Drawing on the theoretical insights and research experience of some of the world's leading ecological economists, Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival argues that mainstream economics has misled citizens and policy makers by viewing natural capital as only a single, rather unimportant, factor of economic production. In contrast, ecological economics views it as the very foundation of the economy.Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival explains what natural capital is and does, and how it is threatened. It also proposes some revenue-neutral policy options that could restructure the economic system to encourage investment in natural capital. Such policies would work, in part, by properly valuing natural capital resources and services. By helping to "get the prices right," within the context of sustainable ecosystems and a fair distribution of resources they would promote true economic efficiency, equity and sustainability.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket - full blue cloth over boards with gold lettering stamped on spine. Glossy blue DJ. Sewn binding. xx + 198 pages, with illustrations, appendix, glossary, index, and bibliography. 1st Edition, 1st Printing. CONDITION: Book AS NEW, binding square and tight, pages bright and unmarked; DJ FINE, not clipped, light rubbing, else AS NEW. CONTENT: An excellent treatise on the conceptual thinking and practical strategies for building an economy that advances human health and well-being by sustaining natural capital, the life support system for all human activity. With an insightful Preface by Paul Hawken. >Guaranteed secure packaging, free tracking, and no-hassle return policy.…