Edward B Barbier

University distinguished professor in the Department of Economics and senior scholar in the School of Global Environmental Sustainability at Colorado State University. Expert in environmental and resource economics and international environmental policy.

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Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 32min

Sustainability and prosperity in the age of ecological scarcity

Edward B. Barbier, a distinguished professor and environmental economics expert, shares insights from his book, Scarcity and Frontiers. He discusses how historical responses to resource scarcity shape economic sustainability and innovation. Barbier highlights the importance of transitioning from fossil fuels to green technologies and the competitive landscape surrounding environmental markets. He also examines the complexities of divestment strategies, the political landscape of green technology, and the potential pitfalls of prioritizing economic growth over true sustainability.

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