Ecological economics: themes, approaches, and differences with environmental economics |
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Authors: | Jeroen C van den Bergh |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Spatial Economics, Free University, De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands, |
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Abstract: | This article provides a short overview of the main themes of ecological economics (EE). It is argued that EE provides a platform
that fosters multidisciplinary environmental research by bringing together the core contributing disciplines – economics and
ecology. In addition, EE is regarded as a pluralistic approach to environmental research that can be set opposite to, and
has indeed developed as a response to, traditional environmental and resource economics. A comparison of the two fields is
presented to clarify the essential differences between them. In addition, specific themes are examined in more detail. These
include: sustainable development; the growth debate; international trade; dynamic processes; and behaviour and policy.
Electronic Publication |
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Keywords: | Comparison Environmental policy Growth debate Individual behaviour International trade Multilevel dynamics |
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