Economics for a Fragile Planet
Book • 2022
In "Economics for a Fragile Planet," Edward Barbier addresses the critical issue of why economies often disregard the environmental costs associated with resource exploitation.
The book explores the structural features of economic systems that lead to the underpricing and underinvestment in natural capital.
Barbier argues that this underpricing creates a disconnect between economic activity and environmental sustainability.
He examines various policy and market mechanisms that contribute to this problem, offering insights into how to better integrate environmental considerations into economic decision-making.
The book ultimately calls for a more holistic approach to economic development that values and protects the environment.
The book explores the structural features of economic systems that lead to the underpricing and underinvestment in natural capital.
Barbier argues that this underpricing creates a disconnect between economic activity and environmental sustainability.
He examines various policy and market mechanisms that contribute to this problem, offering insights into how to better integrate environmental considerations into economic decision-making.
The book ultimately calls for a more holistic approach to economic development that values and protects the environment.
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