Abstract
The concept of sustainability is viewed as indivisibly involving all systems that include the human element. In addition to the natural and physical environment, these include social and metaphysical systems. All represent the effect of human efforts and are interdependent; all need to be considered in solutions to global sustainability. A system of systems model is used to represent global sustainability in terms of the paradigm of purposeful systems. Economic tools together with Kantian ethics are used to balance competing interests and environmental burdens. Social harmony is assured by following Schumpeter’s prediction of the end of the tax state.
Presenters
Maximilian M. EtschmaierResearch Faculty, College of Business, Florida State University, Florida, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Economic, Social, and Cultural Context
KEYWORDS
Sustainability, Ethics, Economics,Taxes, Systems
