TITLE

Economic Problems of Ecology

AUTHOR(S)
Khachaturov, T.
PUB. DATE
May 1979
SOURCE
Problems of Economics;May79, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p3
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Explores ways to promote the rational utilization of natural resources in the Soviet Union. Economic and environmental problems posed by the expanded use of natural resources; Economic growth factors that underlie the interrelations between society and nature; Reduction of normative expenditures of raw materials; Utilization of alternative sources of energy; Need for international agreements on environmental protection.
ACCESSION #
6399198

Tags: CONSERVATION of natural resources;  RAW materials;  ENVIRONMENTAL protection -- International cooperation

 

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