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This Handbook assembles new contributions from influential authors
such as Herman Daly, Paul Ekins, Marina Fischer-Kowalski, Jeroen
van den Bergh, William E. Rees, Peter Bartelmus and Tim Jackson,
who have helped define our understanding of growth and
sustainability, as well as new thinking on topics such as degrowth,
the debt-based financial system, cultural change, energy return on
investment, shorter working hours and employment, and innovation
and technology. Explorations of these issues can deepen our
understanding of whether growth is sustainable and, in turn,
whether a move away from growth can be sustained. With issues such
as climate change looming large, our understanding of growth and
sustainability is critical. This Handbook offers a broad range of
perspectives that can help the reader decide: growth?
Sustainability? Both? Or neither? Contributions are drawn from a
wide range of disciplinary perspectives including economics,
sociology, political science, philosophy, engineering and
journalism, placing the work of established luminaries alongside
emerging scholars who offer fresh new perspectives. A special
section dedicated to exploring 'growth imperatives' that make
transitioning away from economic growth difficult is provided, and
the book includes a focus on cultural change and economic growth.
Scholars, students and practitioners interested in ecological
economics, sustainability and environmental studies will all find
much of value in this multifaceted and comprehensive volume.
Contributors: P. Bartelmus, B. Bartkowski, H.S. Brown, H. Daly, B.
Dolter, P. Ekins, K.-H. Erb, M. Fischer-Kowalski, T. Green, H.
Haberl, M. Hadjikakou, C. Hall, A. Hayden, T. Jackson, G. Kallis,
A. Levy, R. Matthais, J. Meadowcroft, M. Paez-Victor, S. Pressman,
S. Quilley, W. Rees, H. Schindler, F. Schneider, R. Scott, F.
Sekulova, J. Steinberger, S. Strunz, P. Timmerman, J. Van Den
Bergh, P.J. Vergragt, P.A Victor, T. Wiedmann
Ten years after the publication of the first edition of this
influential book, the evidence is even stronger that human
economies are overwhelming the regenerative capacity of the planet.
This book explains why long-term economic growth is infeasible, and
why, especially in advanced economies, it is also undesirable.
Simulations based on real data show that managing without growth is
a better alternative. The book tells how the recent idea of
economic growth emerged from the idea of progress, itself only a
few hundred years old. Many reasons for questioning growth are
given based on an extensive review of the data as well as on
conceptual and methodological considerations. The experience of
growth in several countries is documented, compared and found
wanting. Possibilities for managing without growth in high income
economies are simulated with a new, comprehensive systems model
with many novel features. Three 50 year scenarios are compared: a
base case, an ambitious greenhouse gas reduction scenario, and a
sustainable prosperity scenario with broader environmental
objectives, reduced income inequality, shorter working hours and
the cessation of economic growth. The book closes with a review of
policies to make this scenario a reality. This updated book is a
valuable resource for a broad academic audience, including students
and researchers in economics, environmental studies, environmental
science, business studies, and geography, as well as social justice
groups and NGOs concerned with the environment, inequality and
employment.
As the first biography of Professor Herman Daly, this book provides
an in-depth account of one of the leading thinkers and most widely
read writers on economics, environment and sustainability. Herman
Daly's economics for a full world, based on his steady-state
economics, has been widely acknowledged through numerous
prestigious international awards and prizes. Drawing on extensive
interviews with Daly and in-depth analysis of his publications and
debates, Peter Victor presents a unique insight into Daly's life
from childhood to the present day, describing his intellectual
development, inspirations and influence. Much of the book is
devoted to a comprehensive account of Daly's foundational
contributions to ecological economics. It describes how his
insights and proposals have been received by economists and
non-economists and the extraordinary relevance of Daly's full world
economics to solving the economic problems of today and tomorrow.
Innovative and timely, this book will be of great interest to
students, scholars, researchers, activists and policy makers
concerned with economics, environment and sustainability.
This Handbook assembles new contributions from influential authors
such as Herman Daly, Paul Ekins, Marina Fischer-Kowalski, Jeroen
van den Bergh, William E. Rees, Peter Bartelmus and Tim Jackson,
who have helped define our understanding of growth and
sustainability, as well as new thinking on topics such as degrowth,
the debt-based financial system, cultural change, energy return on
investment, shorter working hours and employment, and innovation
and technology. Explorations of these issues can deepen our
understanding of whether growth is sustainable and, in turn,
whether a move away from growth can be sustained. With issues such
as climate change looming large, our understanding of growth and
sustainability is critical. This Handbook offers a broad range of
perspectives that can help the reader decide: growth?
Sustainability? Both? Or neither? Contributions are drawn from a
wide range of disciplinary perspectives including economics,
sociology, political science, philosophy, engineering and
journalism, placing the work of established luminaries alongside
emerging scholars who offer fresh new perspectives. A special
section dedicated to exploring 'growth imperatives' that make
transitioning away from economic growth difficult is provided, and
the book includes a focus on cultural change and economic growth.
Scholars, students and practitioners interested in ecological
economics, sustainability and environmental studies will all find
much of value in this multifaceted and comprehensive volume.
Contributors: P. Bartelmus, B. Bartkowski, H.S. Brown, H. Daly, B.
Dolter, P. Ekins, K.-H. Erb, M. Fischer-Kowalski, T. Green, H.
Haberl, M. Hadjikakou, C. Hall, A. Hayden, T. Jackson, G. Kallis,
A. Levy, R. Matthais, J. Meadowcroft, M. Paez-Victor, S. Pressman,
S. Quilley, W. Rees, H. Schindler, F. Schneider, R. Scott, F.
Sekulova, J. Steinberger, S. Strunz, P. Timmerman, J. Van Den
Bergh, P.J. Vergragt, P.A Victor, T. Wiedmann
As the first biography of Professor Herman Daly, this book provides
an in-depth account of one of the leading thinkers and most widely
read writers on economics, environment and sustainability. Herman
Daly's economics for a full world, based on his steady-state
economics, has been widely acknowledged through numerous
prestigious international awards and prizes. Drawing on extensive
interviews with Daly and in-depth analysis of his publications and
debates, Peter Victor presents a unique insight into Daly's life
from childhood to the present day, describing his intellectual
development, inspirations and influence. Much of the book is
devoted to a comprehensive account of Daly's foundational
contributions to ecological economics. It describes how his
insights and proposals have been received by economists and
non-economists and the extraordinary relevance of Daly's full world
economics to solving the economic problems of today and tomorrow.
Innovative and timely, this book will be of great interest to
students, scholars, researchers, activists and policy makers
concerned with economics, environment and sustainability.
This study, originally published in 1972, examines the connections
between human society and the rest of the universe that are
attributable to economic activity. These include the inputs from
the environment to industry, such as oxygen, used in the combustion
of mineral fuels. Also included are the industrial outputs which
are fed back into the environment in the form of waste products. An
attempt will be made to establish functional relations between the
extent and character of economic activity and the flow of materials
in both directions between the economy and the environment. This
title will be of interest to students of environmental and natural
resource economics.
This book is a convenient and comprehensive collection of seminal
papers on the costs of economic growth. The papers are grouped in 6
sections covering: the origins of the debate, the limits to growth,
measurement, international and global dimensions, developing
countries, and looking ahead. The original introduction, written by
the editor, draws out the main themes that run through this
extensive and thought provoking literature. This timely collection
is is intended for academics, students, researchers and anyone
interested in this controversial topic.
Ten years after the publication of the first edition of this
influential book, the evidence is even stronger that human
economies are overwhelming the regenerative capacity of the planet.
This book explains why long-term economic growth is infeasible, and
why, especially in advanced economies, it is also undesirable.
Simulations based on real data show that managing without growth is
a better alternative. The book tells how the recent idea of
economic growth emerged from the idea of progress, itself only a
few hundred years old. Many reasons for questioning growth are
given based on an extensive review of the data as well as on
conceptual and methodological considerations. The experience of
growth in several countries is documented, compared and found
wanting. Possibilities for managing without growth in high income
economies are simulated with a new, comprehensive systems model
with many novel features. Three 50 year scenarios are compared: a
base case, an ambitious greenhouse gas reduction scenario, and a
sustainable prosperity scenario with broader environmental
objectives, reduced income inequality, shorter working hours and
the cessation of economic growth. The book closes with a review of
policies to make this scenario a reality. This updated book is a
valuable resource for a broad academic audience, including students
and researchers in economics, environmental studies, environmental
science, business studies, and geography, as well as social justice
groups and NGOs concerned with the environment, inequality and
employment.
This study, originally published in 1972, examines the connections
between human society and the rest of the universe that are
attributable to economic activity. These include the inputs from
the environment to industry, such as oxygen, used in the combustion
of mineral fuels. Also included are the industrial outputs which
are fed back into the environment in the form of waste products. An
attempt will be made to establish functional relations between the
extent and character of economic activity and the flow of materials
in both directions between the economy and the environment. This
title will be of interest to students of environmental and natural
resource economics.
Earth overshoot will end either by design or by disaster. Which
future should we choose? Earth is in overshoot. The cumulative
impact of 8 billion humans combined with the relentless pursuit of
economic growth in the name of "progress" has stressed the planet
beyond its limits. We must act now. Surveying economic alternatives
and charting plausible paths forward for a planned economic
contraction, Escape from Overshoot covers a wide terrain,
including: An overview of Earth overshoot and prevailing trends and
implications for humans and biodiversity A concise review of
economic ideas including neoclassical, Keynesian, Marxist,
ecological economics, and steady state economics with an eye to the
current crisis An analysis of the limitations and possibilities of
alternative scenarios such as green growth, doughnut economics,
regenerative economics, degrowth, and more Prioritizing
intergenerational justice through a contraction and convergence
ethical framework The results of modeling of Canada's economy under
different scenarios and the prospects for managed degrowth across
industrialized economics as an escape route from overshoot.
Incorporating over 150 informative diagrams and illustrations, this
compelling and provocative work is required reading for students
and professionals grappling with specific manifestations of
overshoot including climate change, biodiversity loss, food and
freshwater shortages. It's also essential for all people concerned
about the deteriorating state of societies and the environment and
seeking an equitable way out.
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