ABSTRACT

This volume presents the ideas of major figures in economics throughout history on key environmental issues such as population growth, resource scarcity and environmental contamination. Throughout, the historical roots of current debates are explored with empirical case studies illustrating the link between theory and practice. The final chapters l

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|16 pages

The early days

chapter 2|14 pages

The Malthusian problem

chapter 3|15 pages

Ricardian stagnation

chapter 4|14 pages

Socialism, Marxism and the environment

chapter 9|18 pages

Spaceship Earth

chapter 10|17 pages

The sustainability debate

chapter 12|16 pages

Summary and conclusion