Sustainable Development by P. K. Rao - 9780631209935

Sustainable Development\n\nEconomics and Policy\n\nP. K. Rao (Author)\n\n9780631209935, Wiley\n\nHardback, published 13 October 2000\n\n416 pages\n25.4 x 17.8 x 2.8 cm, 0.844 kg\n\nSustainable Development: Economics and Policy applies an interdisciplinary perspective to the latest developments in economic analysis and to policies affecting the global environment and economic development.\n\n1. A Brief History:. \nBefore the Earth Summit. \nThe Earth Summit and After. \nEffectiveness of Policies. \nMoving Ahead. \nChronology. \nReferences. \n2. Resources and Environment:. \nSource and Sink Problems. \nChanges in Natural Resources. \nChanges in Environment. \nClimate Change. \nDesertification. \nBiodiversity. \nConclusions. \nReferences. \n3. Sustainable Development: Interpretations:. \nBiogeophysical and Ecological Aspects. \nEconomic Approaches. \nEconomic Growth and Sustainability. \nIrreversibility and Nonlinearity. \nThe Precautionary Principle. \nConclusions. \nReferences. \n4. M]