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International Economics of Resource Efficiency [electronic resource] : Eco-Innovation Policies for a Green Economy / edited by Raimund Bleischwitz, Paul J.J. Welfens, ZhongXiang Zhang.

By: Bleischwitz, Raimund [editor.].
Contributor(s): Welfens, Paul J.J [editor.] | Zhang, ZhongXiang [editor.] | SpringerLink (Online service).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Heidelberg : Physica-Verlag HD, 2011Description: XXX, 394p. 122 illus. online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9783790826012.Subject(s): Economics | Geography | Sustainable development | Economic policy | International economics | Macroeconomics | Economics/Management Science | International Economics | Sustainable Development | Economic Policy | Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics | R & D/Technology Policy | Economic GeographyDDC classification: 337 Online resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
Introduction -- I Sustainability Economics and Resources -- II International Analysis -- III Rebound Effects in Economics -- IV Modelling the Use of Resources in Economies -- V Outlook on Sustainable Resource Management.
In: Springer eBooksSummary: Human societies face a threatening future of resource scarcity and environmental damages. This book addresses the challenge of turning these risks into opportunities and policies. It is a collection of high level contributions from experts of sustainable growth and sustainable resource management. Focussing on economics, sustainability, technology and policy, the book highlights system innovation, leapfrogging strategies of emerging economies, possible rebound effects and international market development. It puts natural resources centre stage and will make an important contribution to achieving the goal of a 21st century Green Economy.
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Introduction -- I Sustainability Economics and Resources -- II International Analysis -- III Rebound Effects in Economics -- IV Modelling the Use of Resources in Economies -- V Outlook on Sustainable Resource Management.

Human societies face a threatening future of resource scarcity and environmental damages. This book addresses the challenge of turning these risks into opportunities and policies. It is a collection of high level contributions from experts of sustainable growth and sustainable resource management. Focussing on economics, sustainability, technology and policy, the book highlights system innovation, leapfrogging strategies of emerging economies, possible rebound effects and international market development. It puts natural resources centre stage and will make an important contribution to achieving the goal of a 21st century Green Economy.

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