Institutions, Sustainability, and Natural Resources
Author | : Shashi Kant |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 2005-09-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 1402034792 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781402034794 |
Rating | : 4/5 (794 Downloads) |
Download or read book Institutions, Sustainability, and Natural Resources written by Shashi Kant and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-09-06 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work proposes that new economic theory, rather than a new public policy based on old theory, is needed to guide humanity toward sustainability. The book includes the ideas from old as well as new institutional economics, discussed in detail by leading experts in the field. This book follows a companion work, 'Economics, Sustainability, and Natural Resources: Economics of Sustainable Forest Management', volume 1 of the series.