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We want (a) to discuss new dimensions which should be taken up by economic theory and (b) to show how difficult it is to find a consensus and to develop a common approach to deal with economic and environmental problems. (c) Finally, we wish to take a fresh view on modern economies by interpreting Goethe’s Faust.
We are grateful to Peter Michaelis, John Proops, Matthias Ruth, Armin Schmutzler and Gerhard Wagenhals for helpful comments.
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Binswanger, H.C., Faber, M., Manstetten, R. (1990). Economics, Environment and the Faustian Imperative. In: Dopfer, K., Raible, KF. (eds) The Evolution of Economic Systems. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-11153-4_4
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