ECOLOGY AND ECONOMICS: DIFFERENCES IN PHILOSOPHY

Lynne, Gary D.; Carriker, Roy R.

doi:10.22004/ag.econ.278468

ECOLOGY AND ECONOMICS: DIFFERENCES IN PHILOSOPHY

Ecology has been referred to as the "subversive science," as man is argued part of the environment, having only limited control. Economics is based on MAN as a socio-cultural being, as opposed to man the animal. Recognition of differences in philosophy must be explicit before real communication can begin.

Subject(s):

Environmental Economics and Policy

Issue Date:

1980-07

Publication Type:

Conference Paper/ Presentation

DOI and Other Identifiers:

10.22004/ag.econ.278468

Record Identifier:

https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/278468

Language:

English