The Economic Growth Engine How Energy and Work Drive Material Prosperity |
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| Author:
| Ayres, Robert U.
Warr, Benjamin |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84980-435-6 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $82.95 |
Book Description:
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The historic link between output (GDP) growth and employment has weakened. Since there is no quantitively verifiable economic theory to explain past growth, this unique book explores the fundamental relationship between thermodynamics (physical work) and economics.
The historic link between output (GDP) growth and employment has weakened. Since there is no quantitively verifiable economic theory to explain past growth, this unique book explores the fundamental relationship between thermodynamics (physical work) and economics.