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Capitalism as If the World Matters

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Capitalism as If the World Matters

by Jonathon Porritt (Author)

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ISBN: 9781844071920

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Tackles the pressing problem of how capitalism, and business, can provide a future of wealth, equity and ecological integrity. This book lays out the framework for 'sustainable capitalism' that cuts across the political divide and promises a prosperous future of wealth, equity and ecosystem integrity.

Porritt argues that indeed it can and it must as he lays out the framework for a new 'sustainable capitalism' that cuts across the political divide and promises a prosperous future of wealth, equity and ecosystem integrity.

ISBN	1844071928
ISBN13	9781844071920
Publisher	Earthscan Ltd
Format	Hardback
Publication date	01/11/2005
Pages	304
Weight (grammes)	688
Published in	United Kingdom
Height (mm)	241
Width (mm)	165

Part I: Our Unsustainable World
Introduction
Conflicting Imperatives
Sustainable Development for Real
Re-engaging with Economic Growth
Unsustainable Capitalism?
Through the Global Looking Glass
Part II: A Framework for Sustainable Capitalism
The Five Capitals Framework
Natural Capital
Human Capital
Social Capital
Manufactured Capital
Financial Capital
Part III: Better Lives in a Better World
Confronting Denial
Changing the Metrics
Business Excellence
Civil Society
Visions and Values
Converging Imperatives
Bibliography
Index.