The Social Context of Natural Capital: The Social Limits to Sustainable Development

Abstract

Examines the impact of humans on the Earth, and how natural resources are related to economic wellbeing. Links evolution and increases in population to natural causes. Discusses the co‐evolution of nature and society, and the unsustainable system that humans have created. Shows how incompatible a market economy is with the preservation of the environment and biodiversity. Concludes that nature will have an impact on policy and cites some examples of this in the USA.

Citation

Gowdy, J.M. (1994), "The Social Context of Natural Capital: The Social Limits to Sustainable Development", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 21 No. 8, pp. 43-55. https://doi.org/10.1108/03068299410065412