1st Edition

An Almost Practical Step Toward Sustainability

By Robert M. Solow Copyright 1992
    28 Pages
    by RFF Press

    28 Pages
    by Routledge

    Nobel Laureate Robert Solow explores how changes in social accounting practice could contribute to more rational debate and action in crafting economic and environmental policy. A thoughtful work about the wise use of society's natural resources, intergenerational equity, and the translation of ideas about sustainability into real policy.

    Introductory Remarks Paul R. Portney An Almost Practical Step to Sustainability Robert M. Solow Previewing the Argument Finding the True Net Product of Our Economy Analyzing Sustainable Paths for a Modern Industrial Society Connecting Up the Arguments Concluding Comments

    Biography

    Robert M. Solow is Institute Professor of Economics Emeritus at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Nobel Laureate in Economics.