Books in the Ecological Economics series

Thoroughly revised and updated, Natural Capital and Human Economic Survival, Second Edition focuses on a key aspect of ecological economics, natural capital, in the context of Sustainable Development. It uses real-world examples and case studies to describe what natural capital does - and the severe strains that have been put on it. The authors give a brief history of the origins of conventional economic wisdom and critique it from the standpoint of ecological economics. They conclude with some policy options, such as green taxes and suggestions for personal action that would conserve natural capital and resources for present and future generations.

Combines analysis, theory, and empiricism to answer the whats, whys, and hows of moving towards sustainable development. This title discusses the formation of basic principles and their implementation and establishes ground-rules by showing how development can be achieved without compromising ecological sustainability.

Focuses on a key aspect of ecological economics, natural capital, in the context of sustainable development. This title uses real-world examples and case studies to describe what natural capital does. It gives a brief history of the origins of conventional economic wisdom and critiques it from the standpoint of ecological economics.