Reconsidering the Economics Logic of Ecological Modernization

Jouni Korhonen
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Jouni Korhonen: Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Technology, Ã…bo Akademi University, Biskopsgatan 8, FI 20500 Ã…bo, Finland

Environment and Planning A, 2008, vol. 40, issue 6, 1331-1346

Abstract: This paper shows the main limitations and difficulties in the efficiency argument of ecological modernization. Eight limitations in the concept of eco-efficiency are revealed. Recommendations to improve the use of eco-efficiency in ecological modernization policy and management are derived from the critique. Eco-efficiency serves as an important technical tool, practical instrument, or indicator in environmental policy and management, but is not suitable as the overall goal and strategic vision.

Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1068/a38363

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