Economic theory and sustainable development :

Martinet, Vincent, 1979-

Economic theory and sustainable development : what can we preserve for future generations? Vincent Martinet - London ; New York : Routledge, 2012. - xiii, 203 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Routledge studies in ecological economics ; 19 .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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Sustainable development
Economic development--Forecasting
Human ecology

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