Growth for good : reshaping capitalism to save humanity from climate catastrophe /
Alessio Terzi.
- xiii, 345 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: The origins of discontent Part I. Economic growth and capitalism: The limits of economic growth Growth and the mechanics of capitalism Post-growth utopia The Italian canary in the growthless coalmine Part II. The green plan to avoid disaster: The true origins of the growth imperative Understanding the winds of change The global fight for Planet Earth A blueprint for green capitalism Conclusion: The future of growth in a green world
"The current model of economic expansion driven by fossil fuels is unsustainable, leading many to toy with the idea of ditching growth to save the planet. But, as Alessio Terzi argues, a post-growth world would be prone to catastrophes no less serious than climate change itself. Luckily, with the right policies, growth can be made earth-friendly"--
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Economic development--Environmental aspects. Desarrollo económico --Aspectos ambientales Global warming--Economic aspects. Calentamiento global --Aspectos económicos Green movement. Movimiento ecologista Fossil fuels--Economic aspects. Combustibles fósiles --Aspectos económicos Capitalism. Capitalismo