This work explores the kind of politics that can help enable us to achieve a sustainable world of our choice, rather than one imposed by external forces. It offers an in-depth examination of the elements of a re-energized political system which directly involves citizens in decision-making.
This work explores the kind of politics that can help enable us to achieve a sustainable world of our choice, rather than one imposed by external forc...
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...
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 ...