Economics As a Political Muse Philosophical Reflections on the Relevance of Economics for Ecological Policy |
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| Author:
| Deblonde, M. K. |
| Series title: | The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-481-5888-1 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Publisher: | Springer Netherlands
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| Imprint: | Springer |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $159.99USD $109.99 |
Book Description:
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This book looks afresh, from a philosophical perspective, on the role economic theory plays in present-day ecological policy. It starts from fundamental questions concerning the nature of the problem of sustainability, of politics, and of economic science. It confronts the results of this investigation with the theoretical work of two prominent present-day economists. This book is written at a high academic level. It will be of interest to environmentalists, environmental economists,...
More DescriptionThis book looks afresh, from a philosophical perspective, on the role economic theory plays in present-day ecological policy. It starts from fundamental questions concerning the nature of the problem of sustainability, of politics, and of economic science. It confronts the results of this investigation with the theoretical work of two prominent present-day economists. This book is written at a high academic level. It will be of interest to environmentalists, environmental economists, and for policy people charged with ecological problems.