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                                                                                        A Costa Rican farmer tends his crops

                     Ethics, Economics, and



                     Sustainable Development










                     Upon completing this chapter, you will be able to:

                        Characterize the influences of culture and worldview on the     Describe principles of classical and neoclassical economics
                       choices people make                                  and summarize their implications for the environment
                        Outline the nature and historical expansion of ethics in     Illustrate aspects of environmental economics and ecological
                       Western culture                                      economics

                        Compare major approaches in environmental ethics     Describe how individuals and businesses can help move our
                                                                            economic system in a sustainable direction
                        Explain how our economies exist within the environment and
                       rely on ecosystem services                            Explain the pursuit of sustainable development








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