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Ecological Economics is a transdisciplinary journal that explores the interfaces and interplay between ecosystems and the economy. It publishes research articles, news, conferences and special issues on topics such as biodiversity, carbon emissions, petrochemical industry and more.
Ecological economics, bioeconomics, ecolonomy, eco-economics, or ecol-econ is both a transdisciplinary and an interdisciplinary field of academic research addressing the interdependence and coevolution of human economies and natural ecosystems, both intertemporally and spatially. [1] By treating the economy as a subsystem of Earth's larger ...
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You’re probably familiar with some core concepts of ecological economics. These include “steady-state economies”, “carrying capacity”, “ecological footprints” and “environmental justice”. A steady-state economy is both relatively stable and respects ecological limits. Drawing on the work of mathematician and economist Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen, eco...
Ecological economics partly developed from frustration with the narrowness of environmental and resource economics. These approaches apply mainstream economics to the environment. In doing so, they fail to incorporate critical environmental concerns that arise with inputs, outputs and waste. Read more: Beyond GDP: are there better ways to measure w...
In short, ecological economics has contributors from diverse disciplinary and professional backgrounds. Presenters to the ANZSEE conference of course include ecologists and economists. But there are also social and physical scientists, sociologists, philosophers, historians, planners and sustainability experts. Sustainability expert Samuel Alexande...
Ecological economics is a field of study that examines the interrelations between human economies and natural systems. It explores sustainability and development, environmental limits, justice and values, and how to create ecologically sound and socially equitable futures.
May 11, 2010 · Ecological economics is a trans-disciplinary field that studies how humans interact with their ecological life-support system. It aims to achieve sustainable scale, fair distribution and efficient allocation, and to recognize the biophysical limits and externalities of economic growth.
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Dec 10, 2021 · A chapter from a book on sustainability and the new economics that introduces ecological economics through a fictional story of a shipwrecked society. It explains the basic concepts and principles of ecological economics, such as the embeddedness of the economy in the living world, the limits of natural resources and biophysical processes, and the need for a steady-state economy.
Jun 12, 2024 · ISEE is a transdisciplinary partnership of scholars, professionals, and activists who foster transformation towards an equitable and ecologically sustainable society. Learn about ecological economics, join the society, access the journal, and explore events, news, and videos.
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Dec 13, 2016 · Ecological economics is the study of the interactions and co-evolution of human economies and ecosystems. It uses ecological and economic models and concepts to understand complex phenomena and provide insights into valuation, management and policy.
