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Integrating Ecology and Economics.

Authors :
Barrett, Gary W.
Farina, Almo
Source :
BioScience. Apr2000, Vol. 50 Issue 4, p311. 2p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Presents the history of thoughts surrounding the idea of integrating ecology and economics, and argues for the integrative approach to the two fields. Linear economies which focus on the maximization of production; Circular economies which focus on the production of basic products by which to sustain human life; Modern approach which is known as the ecological economics approach to sustainability, and focuses on the potential perpetuity of both economic and ecological cycles.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00063568
Volume :
50
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BioScience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2940924
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1641/0006-3568(2000)050[0311:IEAE]2.3.CO;2