Abstract
Sustainable Development is not only aimed at solving pre-existing problems but also at reshaping the economic and social system. Specifically, Sustainable Development seeks to meet the needs of modern (and future) generations without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Obviously, the Covid-19 crisis has come to change the priorities of human society by putting health issues first. In this chapter the focus is on matters concerning the environment, renewable energy sources, and natural resources and formerly on population evolution, recognizing the role of epidemics/pandemics as black swans in the operation of the economic system. So, the chapter presents the above factors for Greece, thereby highlighting opportunities and threats.
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Petrakis, P.E., Kostis, P.C. (2020). Sustainable Development. In: The Evolution of the Greek Economy. The Political Economy of Greek Growth up to 2030. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47210-8_5
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