International Economics of Resource Efficiency Eco-Innovation Policies for a Green Economy /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Bleischwitz, Raimund (Editor), Welfens, Paul J.J (Editor), Zhang, ZhongXiang (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg : Physica-Verlag HD, 2011.
• Subjects: Economic geography.; Sustainable development.; Macroeconomics.; International economics.; Economic policy.; Economics.; International Economics.; Sustainable Development.; Economic Policy.; Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics//Financial Economics.; R & D/Technology Policy.; Economic Geography.
• Physical Description: XXX, 394 p. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783790826012

Human societies face a threatening future of resource scarcity and environmental damages. This book addresses the challenge of turning these risks into opportunities and policies. It is a collection of high level contributions from experts of sustainable growth and sustainable resource management. Focussing on economics, sustainability, technology and policy, the book highlights system innovation, leapfrogging strategies of emerging economies, possible rebound effects and international market development. It puts natural resources centre stage and will make an important contribution to achieving the goal of a 21st century Green Economy.