Growth Versus the Environment: Is There a Trade-Off?

By Per Kageson and Per Kågeson

Book Overview

Economic growth and the environment is a complex and much debated issue. Per K geson's book has a broader approach than earlier studies on this subject as he relates the analysis of present-day problems and trends (1960-2010) to clearly defined long-term objectives based on the concept of sustainable development. The present volume covers the use of non-renewable resources in the OECD countries in a global perspective, while the regional environmental impact of economic growth is discussed in a European context. The book also includes an analysis of the potential conflict between pollution abatement costs and economic growth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9401062153
• ISBN13: 9789401062152
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 301 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"