In our world of increasingly finite resources, everyone from economists to environmentalists is searching for a solution to the crisis of supply and demand. In this struggle, a promising area of research has been unfortunately overshadowed—the notion of “green growth.”
 
This book brings together leading figures in academia, environmental policy, economics, and political economy, to explore the emergence and purpose of green growth strategies and place them firmly in a political and ideological context. Increasingly influential in economics and policy circles, the proponents of green growth claim that the dangers of climate change caused by industrialization can be averted while maintaining economic prosperity through a series of technological and managerial innovations. The first serious interrogation of green growth initiatives, this book will challenge conventional thinking on growth and development and marks a crucial step in envisioning a genuinely sustainable and just future.