Studies in Business and Economics (Apr 2019)

Clashing Perspectives on Sustainable Development

  • Panţa Nancy Diana

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/sbe-2019-0014
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 1
pp. 181 – 190

Abstract

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We live in a world characterised by speed owing mainly to technology. Everything happens at a faster pace, from the way production and consumption takes place to the way the environment is degrading. Henceforth, sustainable development appeared in response to these consequences. However, considering that we are discussing the topic of sustainable development for over three decades now, it is probably time to bring it forward in another way and try to better understand it through opposing perspectives. Therefore, the present paper explores differing views on the discussed topic, and analyses sustainable development in relation to other similar terms, trying to provide a clear meaning of the concept. More, it looks to provide a own interpretation of sustainable development, and intends to bring forward some of the most popular and disputing models surrounding it.

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