Wellbeing Economics The Capabilities Approach to Prosperity /

Economists have long sought to maximise economic growth, believing this to be their best contribution to improving human welfare. That approach is not sustainable in the face of ongoing issues such as global climate change, environmental damage, rising inequality and enduring poverty. Alternatives m...

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Main Authors: Dalziel, Paul (Author), Saunders, Caroline (Author), Saunders, Joe (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2018.
Edition:1st ed. 2018.
Series:Wellbeing in Politics and Policy,
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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1: From Economic Growth to Wellbeing Economics
  • Chapter 2: Persons and Human Capital
  • Chapter 3: Households, Families and Cultural Capital
  • Chapter 4: Civil Society and Social Capital
  • Chapter 5: Market Participation and Economic Capital
  • Chapter 6: Local Government and Natural Capital
  • Chapter 7: The Nation State and Knowledge Capital
  • Chapter 8: The Global Community and Diplomatic Capital
  • Chapter 9: The Wellbeing Economics Policy Framework.