Economic growth and the environment is a complex and much debated issue.
Per Kågeson'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.