Hooked on Growth
by Douglas E. Booth · May 28, 2004
A critical dilemma for the modern economy is that growth is required to prevent the pain of unemployment. As growth continues, the environment declines, but if growth slows, unemployment rises. We seem trapped in a spiraling predicament like that of the addict. Explores whether getting "unhooked" from growth to meet the needs of the environment is possible. [publisher web site].
Economic development, environmental aspectsEnvironmental economicsSustainable developmentEnvironmental responsibilityConsumption (Economics)Responsabilité environnementaleEnvironmental aspectsEconomic developmentCroissance économiqueÉconomie de l'environnementDéveloppement durableConsommation