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A “human ecology economics” framework for Eastern Europe
Allen, Roy; Bedford, Norman; Margitay-Becht, András - In: International Journal of Social Economics 38 (2011) February, pp. 192-208
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a “human ecology economics (HEE)” framework for understanding … of, and precise predictions of, change in the human ecology are at present not possible using evolutionary and complex …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009131061
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Turning Point. An End to the Growth Paradigm
Simonis, Udo E. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 27 (2000) 11, pp. 1132-1141
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014806917
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Green business or community economy?
Zsolnai, Laszlo - In: International Journal of Social Economics 29 (2002) 8, pp. 652-662
The paper analyzes two major ways of aiming at ecological sustainability. One is represented by the green business movement while the other is represented by different models of the community economy (e.g. community‐supported agriculture). Ecological sustainability requires quantitative and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014805088
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A “human ecology economics” framework for Eastern Europe
Allen, Roy; Bedford, Norman; Margitay‐Becht, András - In: International Journal of Social Economics 38 (2011) 3, pp. 192-208
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a “human ecology economics (HEE)” framework for understanding … of, and precise predictions of, change in the human ecology are at present not possible using evolutionary and complex …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014805652
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Traditional production activities and resource sustainability
Asafu‐Adjaye, John - In: International Journal of Social Economics 23 (1996) 4/5/6, pp. 125-135
Undertakes a survey of traditional and non‐traditional production activities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Cape York Peninsula, North Queensland, Australia. Ecologically sustainable development issues in relation to indigenous people have not been paid much attention...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014806027
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Economics and ecologically sustainable futures
Rapport, D.J. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 24 (1997) 7/8/9, pp. 761-770
Economic thought has had considerable influence on ecology and environmental management. This has been by and large to … the detriment of ecology for two reasons: first, much of the neo‐classical economics (the economics of resource allocation … on ecological economics hold more promise in forging the much needed integration of economics and ecology. Their value …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014806114
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Green and blue trade policy in the context of sustainable development
Hundloe, Tor - In: International Journal of Social Economics 24 (1997) 7/8/9, pp. 771-784
Some economists tend to argue that calls to link environmental and labour market issues to trade liberalization are a backdoor method to retaining protectionism. Such a perspective overlooks economic principles pertaining to externalities as well as human capabilities for altruism. Argues that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014806115
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Zero prices, equity and natural areas
Cullen, Ross - In: International Journal of Social Economics 25 (1998) 6/7/8, pp. 1300-1309
A policy of zero prices for entry to publicly provided parks and reserves treats people equally, but does not result in equitable outcomes. Entry to New Zealand parks and reserves is free, but usage of these areas is only weakly influenced by zero entry price. Travel costs and incomes are major...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014806219
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Environmental ethics for business sustainability
Zsolnai, Laszlo - In: International Journal of Social Economics 38 (2011) October, pp. 892-899
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to derive operational principles from environmental ethics for business organizations to achieve sustainability. Design/methodology/approach – The paper analyses different levels on which business affects the natural environment. Individual biological...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009320526
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CO2 emissions and GDP
Lane, Jan-Erik - In: International Journal of Social Economics 38 (2011) October, pp. 911-918
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show how CO2 equivalent emissions are closely linked with economic development, over time and also across countries. Design/methodology/approach – Emissions data from energy information administration were subjected to macro analysis, regressed upon...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009320538