Sustainable Economics for the Anthropocene

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This book explores the necessity of sustainable economics and the financial practices that support it. It emphasizes the relationship between rising inequality and social sustainability, introducing the Economic Scale of Global Boundaries (ESGB) model. This model redefines GDP by incorporating measurable environmental and social economic gains and losses. It is applied at both national and company levels, demonstrating its practical implications for policy and business operations. The discussion includes the effects of inequality, stagnating economic growth, and the urgent timelines of the Sustainable Development Goals. The book underscores how circular economy principles and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria can help achieve net-zero targets. It is aimed at students, researchers, organizations, and policymakers interested in environmental economics and sustainability, encouraging forward-thinking about impending global changes. The chapters cover topics such as the current economic context, income inequality as a growth indicator, the ESGB model's components, and recommendations for standardizing circular economy practices.