Economists have always been intrigued to understand the complex relationship between economic growth and environment. The debate about a sustainable future, decarbonisation and the circular economy have increased focus on ways to deal for a better transition. European Union has invested highly...

In recent years, there has been an increase in awareness of trans-boundary pollution that places environmental assets at risk both globally and regionally. Globally, man made pollutants have degraded the stratospheric ozone shield, the oceans, the atmosphere and the biodiversity of the planet....