1. Introduction -- 2. Hypotheses -- 3. Delimitations and methodology -- 4. The concept of sustainable development -- 5. Economic growth in the post-war period -- 6. Resource intensity -- 7. Depletion of natural resources -- 8. Economic growth and the environment - the case of OECD Europe -- 9. Air pollution -- 10. Climate change -- 11. Water pollution -- 12. Hazardous chemicals -- 13. Toxic heavy metals -- 14. Dematerialisation and waste -- 15. Noise -- 16. Nature protection and biodiversity -- 17. Pollution abatement costs and economic growth -- 18. A closer look at transport -- 19. Discussion and main conclusions
Summary
Economic growth and the environment is a complex and much debated issue. Per Kageson's book has a broader approach than earlier studies on this subject as he relates the analysis of present-day problems and trends (1960-2010) to clearly defined long-term objectives based on the concept of sustainable development. The present volume covers the use of non-renewable resources in the OECD countries in a global perspective, while the regional environmental impact of economic growth is discussed in a European context. The book also includes an analysis of the potential conflict between pollution abatement costs and economic growth
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-300)
