EcoCommerce 101 - Adding an ecological dimension to the economy
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (646 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 193509842X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 428 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Does the US Farm Bill Protect Ecosytem Services? Sara Vickerman EcoCommerce 101 is a deep dive into the mechanics of U.S. agriculture policy from the point of view of a man who has seen it from many angles -- as a farmer, government employee, now policy consultant. Gieseke examines the notion of conserving ecosyste. Robert O'Donnell said An important new book that connects theory, practice, and markets. I very much liked this book and consider it is a tremendous addition to my bookshelf. EcoCommerce 101 is probably a worthwhile purchase/read for those who are trying to connect disparate dots (environmental policy; ecology politics; proposed new "permi. The Case for Markets J. E. Britt III The last ten years or so have seen spirited debate about the role markets and market-based instruments can play in protecting and improving our natural resources, from clean air and water as far as moderating changes in the earth's climate. EcoCommerce
. He discusses the need for revolutionary types of indexes for measuring sustainability. About the AuthorTim Gieseke, a farmer, an ecologist, a business owner and a lecturer, and previously both a government staff and policy analyst, creates a new language for this new economic reality. This thoroughly researched and clearly presented volume is a work that should be looked at seriously by all concerned with the continuity of our resources
Using agriculture as an example, he employs actual and visionary examples of how cooperation between leaders in business, agriculture, government and ecology can assure that the economy and ecology will provide our needs for the next millennium. This EcoCommerce model is applicable to all industries that rely on the food, feed, fiber and fuel stocks that we glean from the land. Using Adam Smith's concepts, developed in the 18th Century classic The Wealth of Nations, Gieseke suggests the development of new markets for the assurance of sustainability. You will discover that the: - Economic System has much to benefit from our ecological sy
Tim Gieseke, a farmer, an ecologist, a business owner and a lecturer, and previously both a government staff and policy analyst, creates a new language for this new economic reality. This thoroughly researched and clearly presented volume is a work that should be looked at seriously by all concerned with the continuity