The nature of energy and material resources in an endogenous growth theory framework is clarified. This involves three modifications of the conventional theory. Firstly, multiple feedback mechanisms or “growth engines” are identified. Secondly, a production function distinguishes between...

A model framework, SIMBIOSES, is presented which describes economic activities and related material, substance and energy flows in a multi-region and multi-sector economic system. The conceptual design of the framework is discussed in relation to current issues on "dematerialization" and...

This paper addresses the existence of an Environmental Kuznets Curve for China, using a sample of thirty regions and covering the period 1982-1997. The types of pollution included in the study are wastewater, waste gas and solid waste. We consider the development of the sources of pollution in a...