The human imprint on the biosphere has become so pronounced in recent years that there has been talk of a new geological era, the 'Anthropocene'. Gathering contributions from some of the world's foremost heterodox economists, this book explores the new economic directions and paradigms that are...

Eigentlich wartete man seit der Finanzkrise vor 10 Jahren auf einen Gegenentwurf aus der Wirtschaftswissenschaft in Richtung eines nachhaltigen Wirtschaftens, dieses Buch könnte es aber sein: Eine britische Ökonomin seziert die in eine falsche Richtung (Stichwort: Wachstum) ausgerichtete...

It is argued that mainstream economics, with its present methodological approach, is limited in its ability to analyze and develop adequate public policy to deal with current environmental problems and sustainable development. This book provides an alternative approach. Building on the strengths...