Economics of sustainable development

Sustainable development: an ecological economics perspective

This paper offers a definition of sustainable development from an ecological economics perspective. For this, it begins with a historical analysis of the sustainable development concept from its origins as eco-development to its present formulation as green economy. it follows an assessment of the weak sustainability concept premises which allows for the neoclassical environmental economics not...

Economics and Governance for Sustainable Development

Introduction In this chapter we assess the role of economics in governance for sustainable development. Firstly, we ask how has the ‘mainstream’ environmental and resource economics paradigm helped us understand the nature of sustainable development? We explain the context in which environmental and resource economics developed and the main propositions made during its formative years. These he...

Sustainable development: environmental limits and the limits of economics

The Economics of Sustainable Development, edited by Sisay Asefa

to confront the problems associated with economic deindustrialization and the need for an effective economic revitalization strategy. However, the authors see improved growth management and regional planning as a way to make the area more competitive economically as well as to help limit sprawl. Sunbelt/Frostbelt provides a very good description of the urban sprawl experiences in a diverse set ...

Science and Economics for Sustainable Development of India

This paper deals with the interface between science and economics in environmental policy making in India. It explains Nehru‘s concept of scientific temper and its influence in the formulation of science and technology policy and development of the science and technology system. It reviews the evolution of global environmental policy regime and the important role assigned to science to gain ins...