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1 online resource (xii, 103 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
1. The transition to a greener economy -- 2. Greening the economy : policy developments and effectiveness -- 3. Employment and income considerations of a greener economy -- 4. The double dividend and environmental tax reforms -- 5. Policy dilemmas and research gaps. |
| Summary |
"The European Commission and the International Labour Organization have combined efforts in reaction to the deep crisis that hit the global economy in 2008. The aim of this joint project is to examine policies that will lead not only to a quicker recovery but also to a more sustainable, environmentally friendly and equitable global economy. This is particularly relevant given the uneven and fragile nature of the recovery process across and within countries. These efforts have culminated in the publication of two Synthesis Reports. The first report examines the origins of the crisis and provides an overview of immediate policy responses across both developed and developing economies; the second discusses green policies and labour market issues related to this necessary long-term economic transformation. Both reports are based on a series of technical discussion papers. This second report aims to promote a clearer understanding of the nature of the green economy and its implications for labour markets, especially the reallocation of jobs from high- to low-polluting sectors. It shows that a double dividend in terms of increased decent work opportunities and a greener economy is possible, provided that complementarities between environmental, economic and social policies are adequately exploited. The report discusses the green policy measures that EU countries are currently undertaking, with a view to identifying any gaps in the policy mix. It also presents model estimates on the likely transmission mechanisms arising from these measures."--Publisher's website. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Clean energy industries -- Social aspects.
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Clean energy industries. |
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Social aspects. |
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Economic development -- Environmental aspects -- European Union countries.
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Economic development -- Environmental aspects. |
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European Union countries. |
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Job creation -- European Union countries.
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Job creation. |
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Sustainable development -- European Union countries.
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Sustainable development. |
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Environmental protection -- European Union countries.
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Environmental protection. |
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Environmental policy -- European Union countries.
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Environmental policy. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
International Institute for Labour Studies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Towards a greener economy. Geneva, Switzerland : ILO, ©2011 9789290149866 (OCoLC)793379795 |
| ISBN |
9789290149873 (electronic book) |
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9290149876 (electronic book) |
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9789290149866 |
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