Economic Theory and Sustainable Development
Author | : Vincent Martinet |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2012-05-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781136326189 |
ISBN-13 | : 1136326189 |
Rating | : 4/5 (189 Downloads) |
Download or read book Economic Theory and Sustainable Development written by Vincent Martinet and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is development sustainable? When addressing the sustainability issue, decision-makers are faced with two challenges: taking into account conflicting issues, such as economic development and environmental preservation, while also ensuring intergenerational equity. Tackling these challenges amounts to deciding what should be bequeathed to future generations, especially in terms of natural resources.