International economics of resource efficiency : eco-innovation policies for a green economy

Bibliographic Information

International economics of resource efficiency : eco-innovation policies for a green economy

Raimund Bleischwitz, Paul J.J. Welfens, ZhongXiang Zhang, editors

Physica-Verlag, c2011

Available at  / 5 libraries

Search this Book/Journal

Note

Includes bibliographical references

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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.

Table of Contents

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 Management

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

Page Top