Entropy, Water and Resources An Essay in Natural Sciences-Consistent Economics

This book at the intersection of natural sciences, economics, and water engineering aims to reduce the gaps between economic theory, natural sciences, and engineering practice. Based on an extended thermodynamic approach, the authors explain which economic assumptions are acceptable for constructing...

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Main Authors: Niemes, Horst, Schirmer, Mario (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg Physica 2010, 2010
Edition:1st ed. 2010
Subjects:
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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520 |a This book at the intersection of natural sciences, economics, and water engineering aims to reduce the gaps between economic theory, natural sciences, and engineering practice. Based on an extended thermodynamic approach, the authors explain which economic assumptions are acceptable for constructing a dynamic model that is consistent with the natural sciences. In particular, the special role of water in the production and reproduction activities will be considered as an integral component. Water is generated in a separate water treatment process and is used to transport the unavoidable by-products of production and reproduction activities to a wastewater sector. In this respect, not only environmental protection aspects, but also the interrelation between the water requirements and the use of non-renewable resources for producing desired consumption goods will be highlighted