Research Catalog

Title

Green economics : an introduction to theory, policy and practice / Molly Scott Cato.

Author

Cato, Molly Scott.

Publication

London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan, 2009.

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Details

Description

xvi, 224 pages : illustrations, plans; 24 cm

Summary

"The world as we know it needs a new economics. Climate change, financial crisis and out-of-control globalization - all the major problems facing the world have their root in the dominant economic system." "This explains the axioms of green economics including views on taxation, welfare, money, economic development and work through the work of its inspirational figures including Schumacher, Robertson and Douthwaite. It also explores the contributions and insights of schools of thought critical of the dominant neo-classical economic paradigm, including ecofeminism, views from the global South, and the perspective of Indigenous peoples. Examples of effective green policies that are already being implemented across the world are presented, as well as policy prescriptions for issues including economic measurement, localization, citizens' income, taxation and trade."--Jacket.

Subjects

• Social policy
• Economic policy
• Sustainable living
• Economics > Sociological aspects
• Environmental economics
• Umweltpolitik
• Umweltökonomie
• Economie de l'environnement
• Politique économique
• Politique sociale
• public policy
• Public Policy

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-217) and index.

Contents

Green economics: Economics for people and the planet -- pt. 1. Theory -- Where did it all start? -- Economics and identity -- pt. 2. Vision for the future -- Work -- Money -- Green business: from maximizing profits to a vision of conviviality -- pt. 3. Policies for a green economy -- The policy context -- globalization and trade -- Relocalizing economic relationships -- Green taxation -- Green welfare -- Land and the built environment -- Summary and further resources.

ISBN

• 9781844075706
• 1844075702
• 9781844075713
• 1844075710

LCCN

• 2008036283
• 9781844075713

OCLC

• ocn244567148
• 244567148
• SCSB-14525839

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library