Racism. Sexism. Heterosexism. Gender binarism. Together, they comprise intimately
harmful, distinct, and entangled societal systems of self-serving domination and privilege …

The concept of 'natural capital'is gaining traction internationally as recognition grows of the
central role of the natural environment in sustaining economic and social well-being. It is …

The green economy, circular economy and bioeconomy are popular narratives in macro-
level sustainability discussions in policy, scientific research and business. These three …

Global warming issues have been on the front burner of most economies and Brazil, Russia,
India, China and South Africa countries (BRICS) are no exception. The region has joined the …

Gross domestic product (GDP) summarizes a vast amount of economic information in a
single monetary metric that is widely used by decision makers around the world. However …

China is now the lender of first resort for much of the developing world, but Beijing has
fueled speculation among policymakers, scholars, and journalists by shrouding its grant …

We review recent scholarship relevant to the pursuit of sustainable development. We find a
compelling argument that the interactions of nature and society in the Anthropocene …

Power is the most important variable in world politics, but scholars and policy analysts
systematically mismeasure it. Most studies evaluate countries' power using broad indicators …

Human capital theory in recent decades has become the basis for educational policy in
many developed countries. Expert discussions, however, often undervalue research findings …

Built environment stocks (buildings and infrastructures) play multiple roles in our socio-
economic metabolism: they serve as the backbone of modern societies and human well …