Achieving Sustainable Economic Growth in Europe - 9781836629894

Emerald Publishing Limited

Achieving Sustainable Economic Growth in EuropeProgress towards the UNSDGs\nAuthor(s): Philip von Brockdorff, Stefano Palmieri, Jonathan Spiteri\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Emerald Publishing Limited, United Kingdom\nImprint: Emerald Publishing Limited\nISBN-13: 9781836629894, 978-1836629894\nSynopsis\nThe European Union has fully committed itself to implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) in all its policies by 2030 and encourages every single one of the member states to do the same. However, laying down the foundations for a sustainable and inclusive economy in a situation of geo-political tensions is quite a daunting task and there is no certainty this can be achieved in the current economic climate. In addition, achieving sustainable economic growth (as defined by the European Commission) must be considered in the delicate balance between social progress on one hand and the pursuit of growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).\n\nIt is argued here that the r.