Saturday, April 23, 2005

Ecological Economics in the Economist

As much as specific blogs and particular websites have started to shape our collective intake of news, events and perspectives, it is always gratifying to notice when the mainstream media writes an article precisely about one's interests. The leader and the feature article provide an excellent overview of the potential of market-based forces for environmental change.

It is good to see the Economist put its best foot forward -- I assume for Earth Day -- and to advocate "free-market environmentalism". One obvious problem with an absolute definition of sustainability is its all-encompassing nature, and different sectors of the environment, economy and society will certainly all require different solutions.

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