Economy-Environment-Development-Knowledge

As we approach the end of the second millennium, we find ourselves in times of radical social change. Orthodox explanations of the economy, the environment and the development process are unable to provide coherent policies for such issues as employment creation, environmental degradation and social progress.Economy-Environment-Development-Knowledge provides alternative perspectives on these fundamental aspects of human existence. Economists, environmentalists, and development theorists have so far been unable to agree on the most successful prescriptions to address problems. To understand, contrast and compare alternative understandings of economic, environmental and development issues, we need to be aware why theorists conceptualise the process of social experience so differently.Part 1 of Economy-Environment-Development-Knowledge addresses the subjective preference, cost-of-production and abstract labour theories of values in economics; Part 2 explains egocentrism, ecocentrism and socioecocentrism as competing theoretical perspectives in environmental theory; Part 3 highlights modernisation theory, structuralist theory and class struggle as ways to account for the process of development and Part 4 examines the generation of knowedge through positivism, paradigms and praxis, legitimating competing perspectives in economics, environmentalist and development. The book concludes by considering why different people find alternative explanations more or less plausible.By addressing the disagreements between theorists, Economy-Environment-Development-Knowledge provides a unique basis to contrast and compare the plethora of theories of, and policies for, economic prosperity, environmental sustainability and social progress.

Business & Money

Cole, Ken

Economics

Routledge

Economy-Environment-Development-Knowledge provides a unique basis to contrast and compare the plethora of theories of, and policies for, economic properity environmental sustainability and social progress.

In this revised and updated edition, the authors argue that there are several theoretical perspectives, each offering a plausible logical explanation to economic phenomena. The three theories discussed are: subjective preference theory; cost-of-production theory; and abstract labour theory. The theories are subject to non-mathematical analysis, and the authors show the links between economic theory and political practice for each. The book aims to provide a broad understanding of a wide range of economic theory and new material has been added, including the economic experiences of Chile and the global economic situation. Flow diagrams illustrate the text, and notes on further reading give additional guidance.

Why Economists Disagree: The Political Economy of Economics

Edwards, Chris

Cameron, John

Addison-Wesley Longman Ltd

Understanding Economics

'This is an ecoomics book with a difference. It is highly distilled logic. Students at all first degree levels can gain an enormous amount from this book. Even the most dedicated proponent of economic orthodoxy will find value in its ability to present mainstream arguments clearly and concisely' Paul Ormerod, Times Higher Education Supplement 'I have no hesitation in recommending [it] for its original style and format ... Students and lecturers alike will find it both amusing and informative' Capital &amp; Class.

UNDERSTANDING ECONOMICS

Pluto Press

Exactly what is needed for the thoughtful student. It introduces the different skills required in economics.' G.C. Harcourt, Cambridge University

Evans, Phil

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Just Ju-Jitsu

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

The Crowood Press

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Economy-Environment-Development-Knowledge

Economy-Environment-Development-Knowledge

Why Economists Disagree: The Political Economy of Economics

UNDERSTANDING ECONOMICS

Understanding Economics

Economy-Environment-Development-Knowledge

Just Ju-Jitsu