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From Empty-World Economics to Full-World Economics

Ecological economics explores new ways of thinking about how we manage our lives and our planet to achieve a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future. Ecological economics extends and integrates the study and management of both "nature's household" and "humankind's household" An Introduction to Ecological Economics, Second Edition, the first update and expansion of this classic text in 15 years, describes new approaches to achieving a sustainable and desirable human presence on...

The authors give a brief history of the origins of conventional econom ic wisdom and critique it from a the standpoint of ecological economic s. They explain what natural capital -our life support system - is and does, and describe the severe strains that have been put on it. The authors conclude with some policy options (green taxes, for example) a nd suggestions for personal action that would conserve natural capital and thus make conserve resources for present and future generations. Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival is written for environmen talists, environmental studies majors...