Bøger af Erhun Kula

Kula contends that conventional time-dependent theories in welfare economics are based on the unwarranted assumption that people live forever, an assumption that underpins the criteria for many decision-making activities and one that leads public sector policy makers to discriminate against future generations.

Looks in detail at the history of economic thought on natural resources and the environment, the economics of fisheries, forestry, mining, petroleum, coal and natural gas deposits. There are also chapters devoted to environmental degradation and the economics of the world's natural wonders.

Presents the ideas of major figures in economics throughout history on key environmental issues such as population growth, resource scarcity and environmental contamination. This book also looks at ideas on sustainability, and ethical and spiritual dimensions of humanity's relationship with the environment.