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Book Title: Sustainable Capitalism And The Pursuit Of Well-Being
Number of Pages: 216 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Sustainable Capitalism and the Pursuit of Well-Being
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Year: 2015
Subject: Environmental Economics, Development / Economic Development, Development / Sustainable Development
Item Height: 0.4 in
Item Weight: 14.1 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Business & Economics
Author: Neil E. Harrison
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 6.3 in
Format: Trade Paperback
