Economic Ideas for a Sustainable Future

This volume examines the concept of economic sustainability through the everyday practices of education, production, distribution, consumption, economic development, and public policy. It explores the economic systems and processes shaped by capitalism and how commodification has led to uneven and unsustainable development. Particular attention is given to how ideas of sustainability are constructed through education and how, without a critique of capitalism, these discussions often overlook the exploitation and commodification of both nature and human beings.

This book advocates for a new paradigm based on socio-ecological transition that places sustainability and equity at the core of economic development and the political economy. It will be valuable to students and researchers interested in public policy, sustainable development, and the political economy.

Autorentext

Bhabani Shankar Nayak is Professor at the London Metropolitan University.

Samuel O. Idowu is Professor at the London Metropolitan University.

Amr Khafagy is a Lecturer at the London Metropolitan University.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Introduction on Innovative Ideas for a Sustainable Future.- 3. Critiquing Eurocentric Views On Ethical And Sustainability Practices and Adaptability in Africa.- 4. "Is Online Learning Sustainable? Understanding the factors affecting the Quality of Online Learning.- 5. The Human Equation: Culture, Biology and Sustainability.- 6. The students' perspectives on exploring the attributes that influence the sustainability of the UK postgraduate program.- 7. Painting a picture of Dorian Gray in Fashion Education.