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Is sustainability optimal? Examining the differences between economists and environmentalists

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  • Jaeger, William K., 1995. "Is sustainability optimal? Examining the differences between economists and environmentalists," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 15(1), pages 43-57, October.
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