The meaning of sustainability is the subject of intense debate among environmental and resourceeconomists. Perhaps no other issue separates more the traditional economic view of the naturalworld from the views of most natural scientists. The debate currently focuses on the...

Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Background -- 2 On the Role(s) of Energy in the Economy -- 3 A Brief History of Bubbles and Busts through 1933 -- 4 Post-World War II -- 5 After the End of Glass-Steagall -- 6 The Role of Misbehavior -- 7 Where Do We Stand Today? -- 8 A Policy Agenda...