Discover how environmental economics addresses resource scarcity, impacts policy decisions, and supports sustainable ...

Sustainable development will only be achieved when governments base decisions on human skills and natural resources, not just ...

Feminist ecological economics and social justice constitutes an interdisciplinary field that reimagines the relationship between human economies and natural systems through a feminist lens. It ...

Editor's note: EarthBeat is publishing a series of essays on the goals of the Laudato Si' Action Platform from speakers at the 2023 "Laudato Si' and the U.S. Catholic Church" conference, held ...

William Nordhaus can recall the precise moment when he became interested in what is now known as “green accounting,” a type of accounting that factors environmental costs and benefits into measures of ...

Colorado State University economics professor Ed Barbier was elected last month to the National Academy of Sciences.

The transition from coal-dependent economies to ones driven by sustainable energy sources presents a global challenge in balancing climate action, energy access, and economic development. The “just ...

New research concludes that humanity would benefit more if it aims for ecological sustainability and stays within the limits of what Earth can provide, rather than pursuing relentless growth. The ...

This course examines theories and methods of economics relevant for understanding the environment. It combines theoretical analyses and economic history to understand the social forces relevant to ...

These areas, critical for both biodiversity and global food security, face increasing threats to their ecosystems and economic stability. To tackle this, the team proposes a groundbreaking ...

“It’s a false assumption,” argues Herman Daly, “to say that growth is increasing the standard of living in the present world.” By David Marchese Growth is the be-all and end-all of mainstream economic ...