Intelligent Methods And Alternative Economic Models For Sustainability

Author : Dekhici, Latifa,Guerraiche, Khaled,Azzemou, Rabia,Jlassi, Jihène
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798369314197

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Intelligent Methods and Alternative Economic Models for Sustainability by Dekhici, Latifa,Guerraiche, Khaled,Azzemou, Rabia,Jlassi, Jihène Pdf

In the face of a world overwhelmed by environmental challenges, the need for sustainability has reached a critical juncture. This multidimensional concept demands a delicate equilibrium between environmental preservation, economic viability, and social equity. Navigating this intricate terrain necessitates innovative solutions that bridge the present and the future. The urgency is palpable as we grapple with the repercussions of unsustainable practices. Intelligent Methods and Alternative Economic Models for Sustainability emerges as the definitive solution to this urgent problem. By synergizing intelligent methods and alternative economic models, the book provides a cohesive framework to address the multifaceted challenges of sustainability. It delves into the transformative power of metaheuristics, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) in optimizing complex systems while advocating for circular economic models that minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. The book transcends theoretical discourse, offering real-world insights into successful sustainability initiatives. This comprehensive approach caters not only to researchers in computer sciences, economics, and sustainability but also empowers policymakers with actionable strategies and engages the broader public, fostering awareness and understanding of sustainability issues that impact us all.

Author : Jon-Arild Johannessen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781040008744

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Innovation, Automation and a Sustainable Economy by Jon-Arild Johannessen Pdf

Economic inequality, the environmental crisis and the climate crisis are systemically linked. Accordingly, they should be understood as a single, interconnected system and strategies for resolving them should be guided by this understanding. This book demonstrates how the Green New Deal and its systemic alternative, the Red New Deal, could influence the course of these three global crises, all within the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The author has developed several scenarios that are relevant to the automation that will result from advances in artificial intelligence and intelligent robots. The first is one of mass unemployment, while the second envisages low rates of unemployment, although workers will experience stagnation and then a decline in their wages. It is possible to envisage a different set of scenarios; however, we must replace the capitalist economic model with a different model: mutualism, a sustainable model that would allow for economic growth while also addressing the three current systemic crises. The author argues that if such a model is implemented, there will be jobs for everyone and the climate crisis will be tackled because people’s welfare will be prioritized over profit. We can assert that such a model will foster the development of economic equality. The basic premise of this mutual and sustainable economic model is that sustainability is in everyone’s interests. The book employs not only established and innovative methods, such as literature reviews, scenario thinking and historical methods, to underpin its arguments, but also conceptual generalization as an intellectual tool to tackle the general research problem; thus, it will be an invaluable resource for scholars and students of sustainability and the innovation economy.

Author : Goswami, Anandajit
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781522500957

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Economic Modeling, Analysis, and Policy for Sustainability by Goswami, Anandajit Pdf

As the global economy continues to grow and change, issues concerning sustainability practices have become more prevalent. The implementation of efficient sustainability procedures offers significant assistance in the development of modern economies. Economic Modeling, Analysis, and Policy for Sustainability focuses on interdisciplinary perspectives concerning the social, environmental, and economic spheres of sustainability science. Emphasizing economic models, as well as mitigation policies and practices from various regions of the world, this book is a pivotal reference source for researchers, policy makers, government officials, and corporate leaders.

Author : Ordóñez de Pablos, Patricia
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798369327517

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Digital Technologies for a Resource Efficient Economy by Ordóñez de Pablos, Patricia Pdf

In an era marked by escalating environmental concerns and the imperative for sustainable development, a pressing challenge looms large: the urgent need for transitioning towards circular and climate-neutral economies. As industries grapple with the complexities of achieving these critical milestones, Digital Technologies for a Resource Efficient Economy explores innovative conceptual frameworks, case studies, and empirical studies, seeking to unravel the relationship between clean technologies, digital innovation, and knowledge management. Positioned at the intersection of academia and real-world solutions, its insightful exploration engages academic scholars, researchers, industry players, policymakers, and stakeholders in a dynamic discourse on the challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping the path towards a net-zero world in Asia and beyond. Targeting a diverse audience that includes professors, policymakers, corporate leaders, and students, Digital Technologies for a Resource Efficient Economy becomes a cornerstone in the exploration of artificial intelligence, circular economy, clean energy, and other pivotal topics. By combining academic rigor with practical applications, the book becomes an indispensable resource for navigating the complexities of building resilient, inclusive, and green societies. With its recommended topics spanning a global spectrum, encompassing regions from Asia to the EU, USA, Latin America, Africa, and the Gulf Region, the book takes on a truly comprehensive approach. Seamlessly weaving together the intricacies of technology, innovation, and sustainable development, this book positions itself as a crucial guide for anyone invested in shaping a future where economies thrive in harmony with the environment.

Author : Mara Del Baldo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031416101

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Place Based Approaches to Sustainability Volume II by Mara Del Baldo Pdf

Author : John C.V. Pezzey,Michael A. Toman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351890984

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The Economics of Sustainability by John C.V. Pezzey,Michael A. Toman Pdf

Before the late 1980s, when the ideas of sustainability and sustainable development to the forefront of public debate, conventional, neo-classical economic thinking about development and growth had rarely given any consideration to the needs of future generations, or the sustainability of natural resource use. Defining sustainability broadly as intergenerational fairness in the long-term decision making of a whole society, and using established economic concepts, this selection of refereed journal articles brings a famously ill-defined concept into sharp focus, providing academics at all levels with a formidable research tool. Spanning thirty years of the most important philosophical, theoretical and empirical contributions from both critics and defenders of neo-classical assumptions and methods of economic analysis, this focused collection of papers constitutes a unique, balanced resource on the full range of intellectual debates surrounding the economics of sustainability.

Author : Singh, Dharmendra,Malik, Garima,Aggarwal, Shalini
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798369315040

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Transforming the Financial Landscape With ICTs by Singh, Dharmendra,Malik, Garima,Aggarwal, Shalini Pdf

In modern finance, academic scholars face a pressing dilemma - how to grapple with the sweeping influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). As ICT continues to transform financial practices, transactions, and data analysis, scholars are confronted with the daunting challenge of comprehending and navigating this rapidly changing terrain. Moreover, the disruptive potential of ICT introduces a range of intricate issues, including cybersecurity vulnerabilities, ethical quandaries, and privacy concerns. In the absence of a comprehensive guide, scholars find themselves adrift, searching for direction amidst the tumultuous waves of the digital revolution. Transforming the Financial Landscape With ICTs is a beacon of knowledge amid the turbulence of ICT-driven financial transformation. This meticulously curated book presents a vast array of research papers and case studies that delve deep into the multifaceted impact of ICT on the finance sector. It not only illuminates the path forward but also underscores the positive potential of embracing ICT as a catalyst for progress, championing efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity within finance.

Author : Jayati Talapatra,Nayan Mitra,René Schmidpeter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9811676151

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Emerging Economic Models for Sustainable Businesses by Jayati Talapatra,Nayan Mitra,René Schmidpeter Pdf

The book discusses new and emerging economic models, that respond to 'Pulling' and 'Pushing' forces. Today we are poised at an interesting juncture, with favourable conditions making it easier to be a sustainable organization acting as a 'Pulling' Force and the climate crisis, rise in social-economic equities thereby 'Pushing' for urgent action. The book analyses economic models that look at value propositions, creation and capture with 'People, Planet and Profit' deeply embedded in each stage of the value chain. The contributions bring out the interplay between new standards, evaluation frameworks, technology innovation and other emerging tools to show how they create a sustainable business. For this, they lean on learnings from successful sustainable businesses. Business leaders will find that this book provides deep insights on improving their existing sustainable practices, and speeding up the transition from linear to circular, narrow stakeholder driven to community driven. For prospective entrepreneurs the book provides the nudge needed to start up a sustainable enterprise. Students and researchers can benefit from real-life examples of how sustainable transformations unfold. The book thus creates an easy guide for those willing to make the transition to sustainability, start a sustainable business and most of all, to motivate those who may not yet be convinced about the long-term sense of taking care of our people and our earth. .

Author : Ritu Singh,Sanjeev Kumar
Publisher : Springer
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319506548

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Green Technologies and Environmental Sustainability by Ritu Singh,Sanjeev Kumar Pdf

In the present scenario, green technologies are playing significant role in changing the course of nation’s economic growth towards sustainability and providing an alternative socio-economic model that will enable present and future generations to live in a clean and healthy environment, in harmony with nature. Green technology, which is also known as clean technology, refers to the development and extension of processes, practices, and applications that improve or replace the existing technologies facilitating society to meet their own needs while substantially decreasing the impact of human on the planet, and reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. The concepts of Green Technologies, if endorsed and pervaded into the lives of all societies, will facilitate the aim of the Millennium Development Goals of keeping the environment intact and improve it for the civilization to survive. Green Technologies and Environmental Sustainability is focused on the goals of green technologies which are becoming increasingly important for ensuring sustainability. This book provides different perspectives of green technology in sectors like energy, agriculture, waste management and economics and contains recent advancements made towards sustainable development in the field of bioenergy, nanotechnology, green chemistry, bioremediation, degraded land reclamation. This book is written for a large and broad readership, including researchers, scientists, academicians and readers from diverse backgrounds across various fields such as nanotechnology, chemistry, agriculture, environmental science, water engineering, waste management and energy. It could also serve as a reference book for graduates and post-graduate students, faculties, environmentalist and industrial personnel who are working in the area of green technologies.

Author : Larisa Ivascu,Lucian-Ionel Cioca,Florin Gheorghe Filip
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783031099281

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Intelligent Techniques for Efficient Use of Valuable Resources by Larisa Ivascu,Lucian-Ionel Cioca,Florin Gheorghe Filip Pdf

The book aims at presenting a multidisciplinary view meant to illustrate several significant efforts and results about the contribution of information technologies to make available new resources and enable rationally usage the existing ones in the context of the ever-growing trends to use ever more resources. Authors from various countries have been invited to contribute so that a rather broad and balanced image about the current trends and recent results obtained could result. The proposed book addresses methodologies and information technology-based tools and systems designed for the efficient use of diverse resources such as manpower and human knowledge, natural resources including water, raw materials and end of life products, financial assets, datasets, and even cultural goods. The book is organized in ten chapters. It is intended to be insightful for researchers, instructors, and planers from various domains. It can also be used as an auxiliary material for postgraduate studies in applied informatics, business administration, industrial engineering, engineering and management, computer, and digital humanities.

Author : Norman Clark,Francisco Perez-Trejo,Peter Murray Allen
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Statics and dynamics (Social sciences)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105018257183

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Evolutionary Dynamics and Sustainable Development by Norman Clark,Francisco Perez-Trejo,Peter Murray Allen Pdf

This work offers an approach to socio-economic systems which emphasizes their evolutionary nature. Economic development is shown as a process of structural change. The discussion in the book includes the use of decision tools which can simultaneously handle spatial and temporal evolution.

Author : Mishra, Brojo Kishore
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798369300459

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Intelligent Engineering Applications and Applied Sciences for Sustainability by Mishra, Brojo Kishore Pdf

Engineering plays a major role in solving real-world problems, from small inconveniences to societal or global concerns around food scarcity, water shortages, environmental damage, problems in housing or infrastructure and more. In today's rapidly evolving world, the development of the latest generation of engineering and technology is crucial for maintaining productivity, innovation, and improving our overall quality of life. Intelligent Engineering Applications and Applied Sciences for Sustainability is an essential research book that serves as a compilation of cutting-edge research and advancements in engineering, science, and technology, and more importantly, how the application of these advancements will guide the path to a more sustainable future. This book focuses on intelligent engineering applications, which encompass the design and implementation of embedded technologies in various domains. It covers a wide range of fields and their influence on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering interdisciplinary approaches and innovative solutions, including additive manufacturing technologies, aerospace science and engineering, agricultural advancements, computer science for sustainable development, applied biosciences, applied mathematics, industrial engineering, robotics and automation, transportation, future mobility, and much more. As an academic, rigorous exploration of various disciplines, this book serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, scholars, and professionals seeking to advance the frontiers of intelligent engineering applications and applied sciences for a sustainable future.

Author : Tim Jackson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317388227

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Prosperity without Growth by Tim Jackson Pdf

What can prosperity possibly mean in a world of environmental and social limits? The publication of Prosperity without Growth was a landmark in the sustainability debate. Tim Jackson’s piercing challenge to conventional economics openly questioned the most highly prized goal of politicians and economists alike: the continued pursuit of exponential economic growth. Its findings provoked controversy, inspired debate and led to a new wave of research building on its arguments and conclusions. This substantially revised and re-written edition updates those arguments and considerably expands upon them. Jackson demonstrates that building a ‘post-growth’ economy is a precise, definable and meaningful task. Starting from clear first principles, he sets out the dimensions of that task: the nature of enterprise; the quality of our working lives; the structure of investment; and the role of the money supply. He shows how the economy of tomorrow may be transformed in ways that protect employment, facilitate social investment, reduce inequality and deliver both ecological and financial stability. Seven years after it was first published, Prosperity without Growth is no longer a radical narrative whispered by a marginal fringe, but an essential vision of social progress in a post-crisis world. Fulfilling that vision is simply the most urgent task of our times.

Author : Steven Payson
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015050714719

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Economics, Science, and Technology by Steven Payson Pdf

Economists need to understand some fundamental aspects of science in order to measure and analyse the process of technological change. This book explores the interrelationships between economics, science and technology in order to find ways of improving economists' approaches to technical change. Dr Payson begins by offering a scientific critique of economic discourse and presents a unique, unconstrained and critical view of the behavioral differences between economists and scientists. The economic literature on technological change is analysed in order to assess economists' approach to science. The author then offers concrete solutions for the useful economic study of technological change including alternative methods of classifying data based on scientific principles, a characteristics approach to measuring physical capital, and a futuristic exploration into how artificial intelligence may improve economics.

Author : Elena G. Popkova,Bruno Sergi,Aleksei V. Bogoviz
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9782832521526

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Sustainable and Environmental Development of Energy Economics based on Smart Grids and EnergyTech by Elena G. Popkova,Bruno Sergi,Aleksei V. Bogoviz Pdf