The Age of Sustainable Development Jeffrey D. Sachs provides a clear and practical framework for tackling global problems such as extreme poverty, environmental pollution, and inequality. This study book focuses on sustainable development as the key to economic growth that is fair and future-proof.
Contents
Jeffrey D. Sachs, director of the Earth Institute and advisor to the United Nations, presents a coherent vision of sustainable development. He covers the measurement tools and strategies that are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The book combines academic depth with concrete examples and is therefore a valuable reference for students, policymakers, and professionals working on development issues.
Specifications
- Author: Jeffrey D. Sachs
- Publisher: Columbia University Press
- Binding type: Trade paperback (US)
- Publication date: 2015-03-03
- Number of pages: 544
- ISBN: 9780231173155
- Theme: Development economics and emerging economies
- BISAC: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development
About the author
Jeffrey D. Sachs is a renowned economist, specializing in sustainable development and advisor to the United Nations. He is director of the Earth Institute and affiliated with Columbia University. His publications, including several bestsellers, are among the most authoritative in the field.