Where is the world floating? -- What are the causes, and what kind of solutions do we have? -- The sustainability paradigm -- What options are there for increasing resource productivity? -- What precisely needs to change to enable increased resource productivity in Europe? -- A country in focus--Germany : what changes will have to be made to the labor market and to the social security system? -- Perspectives for more sustainable development in Europe -- Creating an international framework -- Final comments.
Summary:
This book outlines the economic conditions needed to achieve the goal of sustainable development in Europe, and around the world. It also explains the incentives for sustainable economic management using economic tools.
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