Abstract
In this paper, the normative content of the concept of GNP growth is questioned, challenging the welfare implications of the traditional notions of input and output. It is argued that the attainment of “sustainable development” requires a reorientation towards a qualitative rather than quantitative framework of analysis.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
References
Keynes JM (1931) Essays in persuasion, Macmillan, London
Macauley MK (1993) In pursuit of a sustainable space environment: economic issues in regulating space debris. Resources No. 112: 12
Mill JS (1848) Principles of political economy. New posthumous edn: 1926
Pronk J (1991) A new international ecological order. Int Spect 45: 729
Sachs I (1993) Transition strategies towards the 21st century, Interest Publications, New Delhi
Strong M (1993) Foreword. In: Sachs (1993)
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1996 Physica-Verlag Heidelberg
About this paper
Cite this paper
Tsuru, S. (1996). A positive vision for the forerunner economies in the present global context. In: Dopfer, K. (eds) The Global Dimension of Economic Evolution. Physica-Verlag HD. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-48870-2_10
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-48870-2_10
Publisher Name: Physica-Verlag HD
Print ISBN: 978-3-642-48872-6
Online ISBN: 978-3-642-48870-2
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive