Cover of Achieving Broad-Based Sustainable Development: Governance, Environment, and Growth With Equity (Kumarian Press Books on International Development)

Achieving Broad-Based Sustainable Development: Governance, Environment, and Growth With Equity (Kumarian Press Books on International Development)

* Lays out successes and failures of past development strategies* Constructs a new strategy to merge the strengths of market capitalism with necessary government interventionsThis popular textbook presents a holistic approach to achieving more equitable and sustainable development policies that surpass the narrow goal of economic growth. The authors clarify the goals of twentieth century development efforts and propose new ways to incorporate social, cultural, environmental, and political strategies in the formation of truly sustainable development.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 302 pages

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