Routledge Economics, Sustainability, and Democracy Book

How should economics function in an era defined by climate change, natural resource depletion, and population growth? This book from the Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy series addresses these systemic issues that involve great uncertainties and long time horizons. Moving beyond traditional models, the text argues that the free-market economics dominating recent capitalist democracies is not equipped for these modern challenges. It also examines the inadequacies of previous welfarist economics. Instead, the author proposes a new approach: an economics built on ecological principles and a deeper respect for the laws of natural science. By combining a moral commitment to sustainability with rigorous analysis, this work provides a necessary framework for understanding how economic systems must evolve to survive and support democracy in a changing world. It is an essential read for students, academics, and professionals interested in political economy and environmental science.