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Wellbeing, Values and Lifestyles: Towards a New Development Paradigm

Edited by Sachin Chaturvedi, Edited by K. Seeta Prabhu, Edited by Sabyasachi Saha

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This open access book with contributions by leading global experts from diverse specialization defines a new development paradigm built on Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE).  The volume outlines the contours of LiFE across five facets namely ethics and value system; sustainable consumption and production; modalities of systemic transformation; financing for resilient infrastructure, cities and societies; and wellbeing measurement going beyond GDP. The book prepared as part of the Think 20 (T20) India Task Force 3 on “LiFE, Resilience and Values for Wellbeing” presents deep insights on socio-economic transformation and ecological balance from a multi-disciplinary perspective. It highlights the importance of normative frameworks in economic thinking, equitable access to finance and technology, role of social enterprises, and imperatives for measuring wellbeing. The book is a must-have resource for political leadership, legislators, policy makers, diplomats, and international organizations in addition to the academic community.

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Normally shipped | Forthcoming. We are not accepting backorders for this item yet
Publisher | Springer Verlag, Singapore
Published date | 31 Dec 2024
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 310
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-9-8197-4729-0
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BISAC | business & economics / development / economic development


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