International Economics of Resource Efficiency [electronic resource] : Eco-Innovation Policies for a Green Economy /
Bleischwitz, Raimund.editor.
Welfens, Paul J.J.editor.
Zhang, ZhongXiang.editor.
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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Includes bibliographical references.
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.
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.
International economics.
Sustainable development.
Economic policy.
Macroeconomics.
Economic geography.
International Economics.
Sustainable Development.
Economic Policy.
Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics//Financial Economics.
R & D/Technology Policy.
Economic Geography.