Event
A Critical Introduction to the Economics of Sustainability - Dr. Brett Caraway
Date
Time
3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Location
BA 1240, Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 Saint George Street, Toronto ON
How do economic growth, technological innovation, and environmental sustainability intersect? Drawing from his new book, Dr. Brett Caraway explores the historical and contemporary relationships between economics, technology, energy systems, and ecological crises, offering new ways to think about sustainability in the twenty-first century. Free and open to the public. Registration required.
Join the Institute for Environment, Conservation and Sustainability (IECS) for a special book talk by Dr. Brett Caraway, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and author of A Critical Introduction to the Economics of Sustainability.
In this talk, Dr. Caraway will examine the relationship between economic growth, technological development, and environmental change. Drawing on insights from his newly published book, he will discuss how different schools of economic thought have understood sustainability and explore the historical connections between industrial development, energy systems, communication technologies, and ecological crises.
The presentation will be followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A.