Publisher's Synopsis
This book analyses different perspectives around sustainable development, risk management, and managing demand across various industry sectors in India. Diverse theories and analytical methods from various disciplines as well as case studies are brought together to present an in-depth study.
The book discusses the challenges of achieving sustainability, the role of quantitative research to assess current scenarios, and the role of policymaking to bring improvements in the Indian context. It examines the socio-economic impacts of pursuing sustainable development in the areas of agriculture, climate change and energy, the use of environment and natural resources, health, and society and policy. It also analyses important quantitative models for sustainability policy analysis and provides case studies to understand the practical implementations of the models.
This book will be a great reference manual that covers a whole gamut of analytical techniques that are useful for students, research scholars, and practitioners of economics, environmental studies, development studies, sociology, South Asian studies, and public policy among others.
