Rethinking Ecological Economics

Arild Vatn

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Abstract: This timely book advances a distinct understanding of the economy as embedded in natural and socio-political processes. It shows how ecological economics, if turned into a discipline grounded in critical realism, institutional theory and sustainability-oriented values, holds significant potential for supporting the development of a sustainable future.

Keywords: Ecological Economics Research; Critical Realism; Institutional Theory Of Human Action; Economic And Political Structures; Sustainability-Aligned Values; Transformation Towards Sustainable Futures (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781803921839
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 1 Introduction to Rethinking Ecological Economics

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Ch 2 From classical to ecological economics

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Ch 3 The philosophical foundation

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Ch 4 The bio-physical foundation of the economy

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Ch 5 The bio-physical environment as resources

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Ch 6 Complexity, knowledge, uncertainty and sustainability

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Ch 7 Values

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Ch 8 Institutions

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Ch 9 Theories of human action

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Ch 10 The economy as a political creation

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Ch 11 Framework for the study of human provisioning

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Ch 12 Value articulation

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Ch 13 What has caused the transgression of planetary boundaries?

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Ch 14 Creating sustainability based on mainstream economic thinking

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Ch 15 Governance structures for a sustainable economy

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Ch 16 Conclusion

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