This book discusses important recent developments in the theory, concepts and empirical applications of ecological economics and sustainable development. The editors have assembled a fascinating collection of papers from some of the leading scholars in the field of ecological economics

Introduction to the theory of fear industries -- Empirical estimation of the existence short and long-run fear industries -- Environmental extension of fear industry theory -- Socio-economic factors and the fear industries' environmental impacts -- Consumers' willingness to participate in waste...

Contents: Foreword by Jacqueline Mcglade -- Preface -- In memoriam: Eric Zencey 1953-2019 -- 1. Introduction: what is ecological economics and why do we need it now more than ever / Robert Costanza, Jon D. Erickson, Joshua Farley, and Ida Kubiszewski -- Part I: The future we want -- 2. Creating...