Economic Theory and Sustainable Development : What Can We Preserve for Future Generations?.

Is development sustainable? When addressing the sustainability issue, decision-makers are faced with two challenges: taking into account conflicting issues, such as economic development and environmental preservation, while also ensuring intergenerational equity. Tackling these challenges amounts to...

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Main Author: Martinet, Vincent
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2012.
Series:Routledge studies in ecological economics.
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Summary:Is development sustainable? When addressing the sustainability issue, decision-makers are faced with two challenges: taking into account conflicting issues, such as economic development and environmental preservation, while also ensuring intergenerational equity. Tackling these challenges amounts to deciding what should be bequeathed to future generations, especially in terms of natural resources.
Physical Description:1 online resource (216 pages).
ISBN:9781136326196
1136326197
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.