Ecological economics is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles of ecology and economics to understand the relationship between the economy and the environment. It aims to promote sustainable development by integrating ecological, social, and economic factors into decision-making processes.
Ecological economics recognizes the finite nature of natural resources and the importance of maintaining ecological balance. It emphasizes the need to consider the long-term consequences of economic activities on the environment and the well-being of future generations.
This field explores concepts such as ecological footprint, natural capital, and ecosystem services. It seeks to develop economic models and policies that support environmental conservation, social equity, and economic prosperity.
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KALFAGIANNI, A., FUCHS, D. & HAYDEN, A. 2019. Routledge Handbook of Global Sustainability Governance,Milton, UNITED KINGDOM, Taylor & Francis Group.
“…the richness and complexity of life disappear behind the logic of the economic model.”
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KALFAGIANNI, A., FUCHS, D. & HAYDEN, A. 2019. Routledge Handbook of Global Sustainability Governance,Milton, UNITED KINGDOM, Taylor & Francis Group.
