Human societies face a threatening future of resource scarcity and environmental damages. This book addresses the challenge of turning these risks into opportunities and policies. It is a collection of high level contributions from experts of sustainable growth and sustainable resource management. Focussing on economics, sustainability, technology and policy, the book highlights system innovation, leapfrogging strategies of emerging economies, possible rebound effects and international market development. It puts natural resources centre stage and will make an important contribution to achieving the goal of a 21st century Green Economy.
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Introduction.- I Sustainability Economics and Resources.- II International Analysis.- III Rebound Effects in Economics.- IV Modelling the Use of Resources in Economies.- V Outlook on Sustainable Resource ManagementBuy this ebook and get 1 more FREE!
Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 394 ● ISBN 9783790826012 ● File size 8.5 MB ● Editor Raimund Bleischwitz & Paul J.J. Welfens ● Publisher Physica ● City Heidelberg ● Country DE ● Published 2011 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 5250708 ● Copy protection Social DRM