Survival of the Greenest

Economic Transformation in a Climate-conscious World

AvAmir Lebdioui

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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The pathways to economic development are changing. Environmental sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity to maintain a competitive edge in the global economy. Just like in nature, where survival hinges on adaptation, this Element shows how nations adjust to -and take advantage of- the new dynamics of structural transformation induced by climate change. First, by analysing the uneven industrial geography of decarbonisation, the inadequate state of climate financing and rise of green protectionism, it demonstrates that the low-carbon economy stands to increase economic disparities between nations, unless action is taken. Then, by examining green industrial policies and their varied success, it explains how governments can still join the green industrialisation race. Finally, it examines how to adapt green industrial policy to different starting points, market sizes, productive structures, state-business relations dynamics, institutional layouts, and ecological contexts. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-05-16
Mått:159 x 235 x 11 mm
Vikt:290 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Elements in Development Economics
Antal sidor:102
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9781009500517

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'This compact but incredibly rich volume provides a comprehensive and sophisticated analysis of the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead of us in making the world 'greener' while promoting socio-economic development in developing countries. The vision is panoramic - not just energy transition but a whole array of ecologically-minded transformations are discussed - and the analytical framework holistic - the volume is not just about the economics of 'green' industrial policy and financing but about conflict management, coalition building, and social development. This is a 'transformative' book that will completely change your understanding of the 'green transformation' agenda.' Ha-Joon Chang, SOAS University of London, author of Kicking Away the Ladder and Edible Economics

Innehållsförteckning

1. A Changing Climate for Economic Development; 2. Rethinking Resilience to Climate and Transition Risks Beyond the Adaptation/Mitigation Dichotomy; 3. Industrial Opportunities Arising Out of Low Carbon Transitions: Who Benefits?; 4. Governments as Referees and Head Coaches: The Political Economy of Green Industrial Policy; 5. No Green Silver Bullets: Various Contexts and Pathways for Green Economic Transformation; 6. Kicking Away the Green Ladder: Green Protectionism, Broken Pledges and Double Trade Standards; 7. Conclusion and Reflections on the Future Relevance of Development Economics.