Principles of Sustainability Economics
Identifying the Gordian Knots
Published on 30. June 2025
Book
Hardback
324 pages
978-1-0364-4660-4 (ISBN)
Description
Is economic development reachable on an exhausted planet? Based on state-of-the-art knowledge in economics, this book provides a mixed answer. Greener behaviour and technologies may potentially release environmental pressure while allowing future generations to be better off. However, we are far off track, due to a mixture of inappropriate institutions and adverse incentives. The book explains why it is the case in a rigorous way, combining facts, concepts and relevant references. Focusing on present-day environmental challenges, a number of core economic principles are progressively established, with a set of corrected problems to check understanding. The book does not require previous knowledge in economics and is not limited to a specific geographical area. It will be of interest for any social or natural sciences student who is concerned by sustainability dilemmas and eager to know how economics as a social discipline can help identify the Gordian knots and devise appropriate solutions.
Reviews / Votes
'[This book] provides a timely and accessible examination of the key concepts underpinning the sustainability debate in economics. The book will help readers understand how to value the environment and how renewable and non-renewable resources can be better managed. [...] This book is ideal for those wanting to understand sustainability from an economics perspective with careful analysis and reference to the most recent literature.'Professor Rob ElliottUniversity of Birmingham'How to deal with environmental issues in economics? This book answers this question in a short but complete and comprehensive way. [...] I would recommend it for teaching at the undergraduate level, not only in economics but also in engineering and business schools.'Professor Stefan AmbecToulouse School of EconomicsMore details
Edition
Unabridged edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Unabridged edition
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0364-4660-4 (9781036446604)
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Jean-Marie Grether | Inmaculada Martínez-Zarzoso
Principles of Sustainability Economics
Identifying the Gordian Knots
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03/2026
1st Edition
Cambridge Scholars Publishing
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Persons
Jean-Marie Grether holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. He has worked on economic integration and economic development issues for various universities and international organizations in Europe and America. At the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland, he has developed an original trans-disciplinary course on sustainability economics followed by students from different backgrounds (Economics, Humanities and Natural Sciences). Since 2017, he is also the vice-rector in charge of sustainability policies on the campus.Inmaculada Martinez-Zarzoso holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Birmingham, UK, and is a Professor at the University Jaume I, Spain, and at the University of Goettingen, Germany. She is active in the steering committees of international research networks and an adviser of global organizations such as the World Bank, OECD, and Commonwealth. Her research focuses on the intersection of international, environmental, and development economics. She has authored three books and numerous articles in prestigious journals.