Limits to Growth...Again

Jeff Bennett

doi:10.22459/MPW.04.2014.24

Limits to Growth...Again

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The numerous definitions of sustainability that appear in the economics, ecology and policy literature all focus on the key societal goal of self-preservation. No society wants to see itself reduced in stature with the passage of time just as most of the individuals who comprise society want to see their descendants enjoy a quality of life that is at least as good as their own.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Measuring and Promoting Wellbeing: How Important is Economic Growth? Essays in honour of Ian Castles AO and a selection of Castles' papers
Editors	Andrew Podger and Dennis Trewin
Place of Publication	Canberra
Publisher	ANU Press
Pages	663-671
Volume	1
Edition	1st
ISBN (Print)	9781925021325
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.22459/MPW.04.2014.24
Publication status	Published - 2014

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