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Wellbeing economics : the capabilities approach to prosperity /

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Economics have long sought to maximize 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 mu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dalziel, Paul (Author), Saunders, Caroline (Author), Saunders, Joe (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, [2018]
Series:Wellbeing in politics and policy.
Palgrave pivot.
Subjects:
Well-being > Economic aspects.
Economics.
Table of Contents:
  • 1: From Economic Growth to Wellbeing Economics
  • 2: Persons and Human Capital
  • 3: Households, Families and Cultural Capital
  • 4: Civil Society and Social Capital
  • 5: Market Participation and Economic Capital
  • 6: Local Government and Natural Capital
  • 7: The Nation State and Knowledge Capital
  • 8: The Global Community and Diplomatic Capital
  • 9: The Wellbeing Economics Policy Framework.