Scarce Natural Resources, Recycling, Innovation and Growth

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Merz, Markus (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Wiesbaden : Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden : Imprint: Springer Gabler, 2016.
• Σειρά: BestMasters
• Θέματα: Economic theory.; Economic policy.; Economics.; Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods.; R & D/Technology Policy.; Economic Policy.

This thesis uses neoclassical growth models to evaluate what effect the limited availability of nonrenewable resources has on the economy’s (world’s) growth potential. Markus Merz concludes that recycling may serve as a mid-term solution to continued growth, but technological progress is needed in t...