Extractive Economies in Material and Political Terms: Broadening the Analytical Scope

In order to curb environmental impact, absolute resource use reductions are urgently needed. To reach this goal, multi-scalar synergies and trade-offs in global resource use must be effectively addressed. We propose that better understanding the role of extractive economies—economies that extract ra...

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Main Authors: Anke Schaffartzik, Melanie Pichler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/7/1047