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The Economic Growth Engine: How Energy and Work Drive Material Prosperity
Robert U. Ayres
The historic link between output (GDP) growth and employment has weakened. Since there is no quantitively verifiable economic theory to explain past growth, this unique book explores the fundamental relationship between thermodynamics (physical work) and economics.
448 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | February 27, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9781848441828 |
| Publishers | Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd |
| Pages | 448 |
| Dimensions | 156 × 234 × 32 mm · 796 g |
| Language | English |
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