Bibliograph

The wealth of nature, economics as if survival mattered, John Michael Greer

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The wealth of nature, economics as if survival mattered, John Michael Greer

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The wealth of nature

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

John Michael Greer

Sub title

economics as if survival mattered

Summary

The political theorist and author of Decline and Fall proposes a bold new economic paradigm based on the value of sustainability. The Wealth of Nature proposes a new model of economics based on the integral value of ecology. Building on the foundations of E.F. Schumacher's revolutionary "economics as if people mattered", this book examines the true cost of confusing money with wealth. By analyzing the mistakes of contemporary economics, it shows how an economy centered on natural capital-the raw materials that support human life-can move our society toward a more productive relationship with the planet that sustains us all. The Wealth of Nature suggests public policy initiatives and personal choices that can help alleviate the economic impact of peak oil. These strategies must address not only financial concerns, but the issues of resource depletion and pollution. Profoundly insightful and impeccably argued, this book is required reading for anyone interested in the intersection of the environment and the economy as we enter the twilight of the Age of Abundance

Target audience

adult

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