Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 599 g
Progress-Driven Economic Policies in the Era of Globalization
Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 599 g
Reihe: Routledge Studies in the Modern World Economy
ISBN: 978-1-138-59466-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
This book identifies the key factors that influence changes in wellbeing – both positively and negatively – within a framework of socio-economic globalization, instantaneous interconnectedness, and rising environmental risks. These 'clusters of progress' comprise essentially the following seven areas: bolstering peace and security; respecting universal fundamental values; satisfying personal and social basic needs; expanding knowledge and managerial-technological skills; promoting arts and culture; husbanding natural resources and protecting the environment; and concerting actions for the global common good.
The term 'progress' is used here to mean an all-embracing sustainable advancement towards desirable goals (be they material or non-material), offering higher levels of wellbeing to individuals and to society at large, compared to previous or current conditions.
In unravelling the 'progress conundrum', the author draws on his own original research and field work experiences which dovetail with those of other scholars by complementing their findings and/or by offering different appraisals. The author adopts an inter-disciplinary approach that overcomes the 'silo-like compartmentalization' of fields of study. The said approach enables us to reach a better understanding of the complex reality of progress (or regression) in various domains.
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Postgraduate and Undergraduate
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Weitere Infos & Material
1. Unravelling the "Wellbeing Conundrum" 2. GDP Growth Versus Wellbeing 3. "Value Pies": Roles of Governments, Businesses, and Markets 4. Case Studies 5. Evolving Wellbeing 6. Toward an Overaching Strategy 7. Appendix