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This paper seeks to answer the question: does the achievement of environmental sustainability necessarily mean a reduction in rates of economic growth? If not, under what conditions can the two objectives be met simultaneously?
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Ekins, P., Jacobs, M. (1998). The Implications of Environmental Sustainability for Economic Growth. In: Faucheux, S., O’Connor, M., van der Straaten, J. (eds) Sustainable Development: Concepts, Rationalities and Strategies. Economy & Environment, vol 13. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3188-1_2
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