Ecological economics seeks to socially construct a political economics which will deal successfully with environmental problems and make the individual more visible in economic analysis. The author describes the principles, strategies and instruments of social change for key players - governmental agencies, business corporations, environmental and religious organizations and universities - and underlines their responsibilities in the market economy.

The author provides a critical examination of the failings of mainstream economics and the resultant environmental problems we are facing. He articulates what an alternative economics for sustainability would look like in both theory and practice.