The Handbook of Green Economics reveals the breadth and depth of advanced research on sustainability and growth while identifying opportunities for future developments. Through its multidimensional examination it demonstrates how overarching concepts such as green growth, low carbon economy, circular economy, and others work together. Some chapters reflect on different discourses on the green economy, including pro-growth perspectives and transformative approaches that entail de-growth. Others argue that green policies can spark economic innovation, particularly in developing and emerging market economies. Part literature summary, part analysis, and part argument, The Handbook of Green Economics shows how the right conditions can stimulate economic growth while achieving environmental sustainability. Covers the failures of the past, the challenges of the present, and the opportunities of the futureSurveys 10 aspects of the green economy, including conceptualization, natural capital, poverty and inequality, employment, and finance Emphasizes the theoretical and empirical aspects of greening approaches that are policy-relevant INDICE: 1. Introduction2. Conceptualization of the Green Economy3. How to Handle Natural Capital within the Context of the Green Economy?4. Long Transitions5. Sectoral Differentiation6. Circular Economy and Remanufacturing7. Environmental Justice8. Green Economy as an Instrument to Combat Poverty and Inequality?9. Green Employment10. Economic Instruments of Greening11. Financing the Green Economy
- ISBN: 978-0-12-816635-2
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 250
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2019
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés