A Poverty of Reason

Sustainable Development and Economic Growth

Business & Finance, Economics, Sustainable Development
Cover of the book A Poverty of Reason by Wilfred Beckerman, Independent Institute
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Wilfred Beckerman ISBN: 9781598131833
Publisher: Independent Institute Publication: September 1, 2002
Imprint: Independent Institute Language: English
Author: Wilfred Beckerman
ISBN: 9781598131833
Publisher: Independent Institute
Publication: September 1, 2002
Imprint: Independent Institute
Language: English

In this detailed economic investigation of sustainable development, a noted professor of economics argues that many of the alarms commonly sounded by environmentalists are, in fact, unfounded, and that current sustainable development policies should be reconsidered in light of their effects on the earth's human population, such as increased poverty and environmental degradation in developing countries. In a rare balanced counterpoint to popular sustainable development rhetoric, Professor Beckerman forces policy makers to consider whether future generations have rights that morally constrain and trump the claims of those alive today, particularly the masses of people living in dire poverty, arguing that the current sustainable development program is a menace to the prosperity and freedom of both current and future generations.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In this detailed economic investigation of sustainable development, a noted professor of economics argues that many of the alarms commonly sounded by environmentalists are, in fact, unfounded, and that current sustainable development policies should be reconsidered in light of their effects on the earth's human population, such as increased poverty and environmental degradation in developing countries. In a rare balanced counterpoint to popular sustainable development rhetoric, Professor Beckerman forces policy makers to consider whether future generations have rights that morally constrain and trump the claims of those alive today, particularly the masses of people living in dire poverty, arguing that the current sustainable development program is a menace to the prosperity and freedom of both current and future generations.

More books from Independent Institute

Cover of the book Resurgence of the Warfare State: The Crisis Since 9/11 by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book The Midas Paradox by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book Judge and Jury by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book Gun Control in Nazi Occupied-France by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book China's Great Migration by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book Delusions of Power: New Explorations of the State, War, and Economy by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book Crisis and Leviathan: Critical Episodes in the Growth of American Government by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book Restoring the Promise by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book Opposing the Crusader State: Alternatives to Global Interventionism by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book Hot Talk, Cold Science by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book Pope Francis and the Caring Society by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book Risky Business by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book Re-Thinking Green: Alternatives to Environmental Bureaucracy by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book The Terrible 10 by Wilfred Beckerman
Cover of the book The Challenge of Liberty: Classical Liberalism Today by Wilfred Beckerman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy