International Economics of Resource Efficiency
ISBN:
978-3-7908-2600-5
Auflage:
2011
Verlag:
Physica
Land des Verlags:
Deutschland
Erscheinungsdatum:
17.07.2011
Herausgeber:
Format:
Hardcover
Seitenanzahl:
394
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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.