Beyond uneconomic growth : economics equity and the ecological predicament This engaging book brings together leading ecological economists to collectively present a definitive case for looking beyond economic growth as the sole panacea for the worlds ecological predicament. Grounded in physics ecology and the science of human behavior contributors show how economic growth itself has become uneconomic and adds to a ravaging of both social and ecological cohesion. Guided by a clear moral vision that prioritizes sustainability and justice over profit the authors provide a blueprint for an economy that replaces quantitative growth with qualitative improvement to enhance human welfare while restoring degraded ecosystems. They present solutions for many of todays challenges ranging from global climate change and biodiversity loss to natural resource depletion. This interdisciplinary work not only relates ecological economics theory to the most urgent predicaments of the contemporary world but also pays tribute to the work of Herman Daly a leading pioneer of modern ecological economics. Researchers and faculty studying and teaching ecological economics and environmental studies will find value in this unprecedented book. It will also be of interest to practitioners working to solve a variety of global environmental issues In memoriam for Robert Goodland Part I Introduction 1. The foundations for an ecological economy: an overview Joshua Farley 2. The world in over shoot: a celebration of Herman Dalys contributions to ecological economics the science of sustainability Robert Goodland 3. Toward a sustainable and desirable future: a 35 year collaboration with Herman Daly Robert Costanza Part II Changing the paradigm: what is biophysically possible and how do humans behave 4. Population resources and energy in the global economy: a vindication of Herman Dalys vision Jonathan M. Harris 5. On limits Arild Vatn 6. Toward a science based theory of behavior: building on Georgescu Roegen John Gowdy 7. Denying Herman Daly: why conventional economics will not embrace the Daly vision William E. Rees Part III Changing the goals: what is socially psychologically and ethically desirable 8. The importance of just distribution in a full world Philip Lawn 9. Hicksian income welfare and the steady state Salah El Serafy Part IV Changing the rules: institutions for a sustainable and desirable future 10. Ecological and Georgist economic principles: a comparison Clifford Cobb 11. Making money John B. Cobb Jr. Part V The steady state economy 12. The steady state economy Peter A. Victor 13. Socially sustainable economic degrowth Joan Martinez Alier 14. Politics for a steady state economy Brian Czech Part VI Conclusions 15. The unfinished journey of ecological economics: toward an ethic of ecological citizenship Peter G. Brown.