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Mainstream and alternative theorising of the conditions and policies of sustainable development

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Based on a critical consideration of mainstream theories and an alternative (Marxist) approach, this article explores some of the material, social and theoretical aspects of sustainable development. Starting from a critical scrutiny of some methodological and conceptual weaknesses or flaws of mainstream approaches, it proceeds with a brief discussion of the issues regarding externalities, the limits of growth, and the limitations of ecological reforms and efforts to create sustainability conditions under capitalism. Following a Marxist perspective, it proceeds to identify and briefly analyse some crucial aspects or preconditions for a truly sustainable development. A critical treatment of the conception concerning a growing ecological rift leads us to stress the significance of the organisational characteristics of capitalism and their implications for the nature-society dialectical metabolism. Particular emphasis is placed on the creation, within a historical perspective extending beyond capitalism, of the material and social preconditions of sustainable development.

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  • George Liodakis, 2016. "Mainstream and alternative theorising of the conditions and policies of sustainable development," International Journal of Sustainable Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 19(2), pages 147-161.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijsusd:v:19:y:2016:i:2:p:147-161
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    1. Ewa Dziwok & Johannes Jäger, 2021. "A Classification of Different Approaches to Green Finance and Green Monetary Policy," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(21), pages 1-15, October.

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