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Scope note
Economic framework that integrates considerations for the environment and sustainability into economic growth. According to the UN, the green economy is 'low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive. In a green economy, growth in employment and income are driven by public and private investment into such economic activities, infrastructure and assets that allow reduced carbon emissions and pollution, enhanced energy and resource efficiency, and prevention of the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services.' https://www.unep.org/regions/asia-and-pacific/regional-initiatives/supporting-resource-efficiency/green-economy (accessed Nov 2025)
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environmental economics
sustainable development
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11.01 ECONOMICS IN GENERAL, ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
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Added 2025.
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